NR20 3AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Union Drift, 1.3km from Dumpling Green in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Neatherd ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
For serious buyers, NR20 3AZ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k.
Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00187982 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION DRIFT, NR20 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION DRIFT, NR20 3AZ.
288
54
£ 41,300 /yr
35%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NR20 3AZ — age 54, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £416k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NR20 3AZ. The average age is 54.1. 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
£ 405,500
4 sales · Mean £ 375,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NR20 3AZ has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dereham Neatherd High School
King's Park Infant School, Dereham
Northgate High School
Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy
Grove House Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust0.8 km
- Iron Horse1.0 km
- Strikes Bowl Multiplex0.8 km
- Wellspring Family Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd0.5 km
- W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- The Original Factory Shop Ltd.0.9 km
- Food Cabin0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sanctuary Supported Housing0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Coachmakers Arms0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sunflower House Takeaway0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dereham Market Place1.0 km
- Wymondham16.7 km
- Spooner Row18.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NR203AZ · Data under Open Government Licence