Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWICH ROAD, NR20 3AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

402

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NR20 3AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 19.8% year-on-year.

home £236,615 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR20 3AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norwich Road, 1.0km from South Green in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Neatherd ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, up 19.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00134271 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR20 3AR. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

11 sales · Mean £ 212,409

Detached

£ 254,000

8 sales · Mean £ 261,625

Terraced

£ 195,500

10 sales · Mean £ 193,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NR20 3AR has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Dereham Neatherd High School

Good1165 pupils0.3 km
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King's Park Infant School, Dereham

Good76 pupils0.8 km
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Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School

Good170 pupils1.0 km
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Grove House Infant and Nursery School

Good94 pupils1.1 km
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Dereham Church of England Junior Academy

Good392 pupils1.1 km
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Northgate High School

Good1115 pupils1.2 km
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Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School

Good335 pupils1.5 km
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Fred Nicholson School

Good174 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust0.4 km
  • Tall Orders0.9 km
  • The Taste of Istanbul0.8 km
  • Arnie's1.0 km
  • Flow Craft Café0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Lidl Limited0.9 km
  • Wilko Retail Ltd0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Italian Job Pizza0.9 km
  • Mr Tang0.8 km
  • The Perfect Catch0.9 km
  • Rising Noodle1.0 km
  • Sunflower House Takeaway0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • DEBZ / SWEET Dealz0.8 km
  • Flour and Bean0.9 km
  • Greggs Plc0.8 km
  • Hawthorn and Bee0.8 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Lynn Hill Guest House0.7 km
  • Sanctuary Supported Housing0.5 km
  • The Kings Head0.6 km
  • Red Lion0.9 km
  • The Romany Rye1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • DCs Bar1.0 km
  • Cherry Tree Public House0.9 km
  • The Bull Inn0.8 km
  • The Coachmakers Arms0.3 km
  • The Cock0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place0.8 km
  • Wymondham16.9 km
  • Spooner Row18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Dereham (Mid Norfolk Railway)0.4 km
  • Dereham (Mid Norfolk Railway)0.4 km