NR20 3BX is a safe, established residential area on Badley Moor, 1.1km from Etling Green in Breckland. Administratively it sits within Dereham Neatherd ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR20, NR20 3BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £523k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00134284 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADLEY MOOR, NR20 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADLEY MOOR, NR20 3BX.
311
45
£ 41,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NR20 3BX's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £523k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR20 3BX. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 523,750
2 sales · Mean £ 523,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NR20 3BX has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dereham Neatherd High School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place2.1 km
- Wymondham15.8 km
- Spooner Row17.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NR203BX · Data under Open Government Licence