Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

MATTISHALL ROAD, NR20 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATTISHALL ROAD, NR20 3BU.

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

350

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NR20 3BU — age 48, 96% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £430,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NR20 3BU is a safe, established residential area on Mattishall Road, 1.0km from Etling Green in Dereham. Administratively it sits within Dereham Neatherd ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NR20, NR20 3BU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for NR20 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00169894 (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 3BU. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

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

NR20 3BU has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Dereham Neatherd High School

Good1165 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Coachmakers Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place1.7 km
  • Wymondham16.2 km
  • Spooner Row17.8 km