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About

Dereham Neatherd is a residential ward on the southern edge of the market town of Dereham. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras, alongside open green spaces. Its boundaries are largely defined by the A47 to the south and the railway line to the north, giving it a distinct, somewhat contained character within the wider town. Residential roads lead towards the town centre, which provides local amenities and services for the community.

A significant feature is the Neatherd Moor, a large historic common land that serves as a central recreational space with wooded areas, ponds, and walking paths. This open heathland provides a contrast to the built environment and is a key local resource. The ward also contains several schools and is adjacent to the town's sports and leisure facilities, reinforcing its function as a family-oriented part of Dereham.

Area overview

On average Dereham Neatherd has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dereham Neatherd is £45,355 per year. There are 3 schools in Dereham Neatherd: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Dereham Neatherd is home to around 7,436 people, with a population density of about 510.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dereham Neatherd Population
7,436
Population density
510.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.1(+135%)
Shoplifting
37.65(+450%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.4(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.08(+169%)
Public order
13.31(+160%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,842
91.97%
Other White
286
3.84%
Other Asian
42
0.56%
Irish
39
0.52%
Indian
35
0.47%
Total population: 7,439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,554
24.86%
No qualifications
1,251
20.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,099
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
990
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
701
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 6,250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,282
38.61%
Owns with a mortgage
901
27.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
513
15.45%
Other social rented
433
13.04%
Social rents from council
82
2.47%
Total households: 3,320

Property prices in Dereham Neatherd

Median price£277,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £361K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Dereham Neatherd area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dereham Neatherd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£357,500£275
Semi-Detached29£260,000£258
Terraced23£200,000£268
Flats10£117,250£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dereham Neatherd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dereham Neatherd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£79,000£190,000£162,500
2017£295,000£95,000£202,475£170,000
2018£290,000£99,950£197,500£181,000
2019£287,000£90,000£201,250£167,250
2020£300,000£93,000£215,000£170,750
2021£347,500£100,000£234,125£190,000
2022£375,000£97,500£261,000£203,750
2023£330,000£121,500£263,750£190,000
2024£336,250£115,000£243,000£199,250
2025£362,875£122,000£255,000£198,000
2026£350,000£93,500£284,000£177,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dereham Neatherd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dereham Neatherd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£199£205£210
2017£211£188£209£219
2018£238£179£219£209
2019£229£166£221£216
2020£231£174£219£209
2021£261£191£241£243
2022£290£200£282£252
2023£290£203£281£277
2024£276£197£270£263
2025£286£216£267£256
2026£249£193£254£260
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dereham Neatherd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dereham Neatherd in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Dereham Neatherd

Is Dereham Neatherd safe?

Dereham Neatherd records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dereham Neatherd?

The median sale price in Dereham Neatherd is £277,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dereham Neatherd?

Dereham Neatherd has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dereham Neatherd?

Dereham Neatherd scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dereham Neatherd sits around rank 15,017 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dereham Neatherd?

The average household income in Dereham Neatherd is around £45,355 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dereham Neatherd?

Dereham Neatherd is represented by 3 elected councillors: Alison Mary Webb (Conservative and Unionist Party), Linda Monument (Conservative and Unionist Party) and William Richmond (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Dereham Neatherd

NR191HN

Potters Bar

NR192DS

Quebec Road

NR203FF

Keepers Close

NR199TU

Kingston Road

NR203TZ

Fern Close

NR192DP

Quebec Road

NR203BX

Badley Moor

NR191AD

Norwich Street

NR191TR

Commercial Road

NR204GJ

Fenman Road

NR203AU

Norwich Road

NR203BA

Cherry Lane

NR199TP

Kingston Road

NR204DW

Swanton Drive

NR199TH

Kingston Road

NR192BS

St Nicholas Street

NR203SU

Teasel Close

NR192GA

Bishops Park

NR199SF

Kingston Road

NR192DQ

Northall Green

NR203GJ

Alder End

NR199TX

Kingston Road

NR204AG

Crown Road

NR199TA

Kingston Road

NR203UB

Parsing Way

NR191AJ

Yaxham Road

NR204PS

Swanton Road

NR192AE

Neatherd Road

NR192SR

Oakapple Drive

NR192EW

Theatre Street

NR203SB

Rosa Vella Drive

NR192EZ

Armstrong Drive

NR204AW

Gordon Road

NR199SL

Kingston Road

NR204AX

Neatherd Moor

NR191HJ

Bishoptyne Avenue

NR191AS

London Road

NR192AG

Kings Road

NR203TR

Greens Road

NR191FU

Salhouse Road

NR203TH

Bramley Road

NR192TY

Old Quarry Court

NR192EJ

Dereham Neatherd

NR203BN

Cherry Orchard

NR199SN

Kingston Road

NR199UF

Kingston Road

NR199UD

Kingston Road

NR203AY

Norwich Road

NR191HP

Dumpling Green

NR203UE

Sandcliffe Drive

NR203BG

Briar Close

NR203UH

Dereham Neatherd

NR191HD

Yaxham Road

NR192NJ

Theatre Street

NR204AT

Albert Myhill Close

NR203ER

Galloway Close

NR199SP

Kingston Road

NR192BY

Gwersylt Villas

NR203BU

Mattishall Road

NR203GP

Sallow Walk

NR203AZ

Union Drift

NR203AP

Bath Avenue

NR191TZ

Chapel Walk

NR203BZ

Mattishall Road

NR203TG

Greens Road

NR203GL

Silver Birch Road

NR192DE

Chase Court

NR191HL

Burtontyne Avenue

NR203ST

Elderberry Drive

NR203FT

Yew Tree Way

NR199TJ

Kingston Road

NR199TW

Kingston Road

NR203UF

Cliftonville Drive

NR203UT

Whitebeam Way

NR192DA

Simla Villas

NR203TL

Ambassador Way

NR192EU

Northgate

NR203FQ

Hornbeam Drive

NR203UA

Larks Place

NR192DT

Sheddick Court

NR191HB

Yaxham Road

NR192ST

Oakwood Close

NR203TT

Honeysuckle Drive

NR192XE

Matsell Way

NR191DF

Station Road

NR204GL

Dereham Neatherd

NR204AE

Crown Road

NR203SS

Wheatcroft Way

NR204AQ

Neatherd Road

NR199SS

Kingston Road

NR203AS

Norwich Road

NR203AN

Norwich Road

NR203FX

Aspen Walk

NR203AR

Norwich Road

NR203EU

Dereham Neatherd

NR192QY

Quebec Road

NR203GW

Fortress Road

NR203SA

Paget Adams Drive

NR203HB

Fox Lane

NR191DS

Heritage Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.