The NR21 7HS postcode is in Breckland, Norfolk postcode town, within East of England, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the NR21 7HS area, explore the NR21 7HS Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NR21 |
| Ward | Hermitage |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Whissonsett, Litcham & Narborough |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Breckland |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | King's Lynn |
| Police Force | Norfolk |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Hermitage |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Mid Norfolk |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 13471 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Agricultural communities / Remoter communities / Sparse English and Welsh Countryside, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Raynham, East(0.86 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Dereham Market Place(8.96 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of NR217HS is 325 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1538), Between 65 to 74 (1474), and Between 75 to 100 (1311).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 313 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 72 adults have Level 4, while 45 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (448), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (372).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (200), followed by No religion (95).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (63) followed by Intermediate occupations (45), and Small employers and own account workers (45).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (660), and 451 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2041) and European Union EU-14 (36).