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Dereham Toftwood

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About

Dereham Toftwood ward is a primarily residential area on the eastern side of Dereham, characterised by a mix of housing estates, local schools, and community amenities. The layout centres around key roads like Norwich Road and Quebec Road, providing access to shops, healthcare services, and green spaces such as Neatherd Moor. It functions as a settled suburb with practical facilities for daily life.

The area includes the historic Toftwood village core, which retains a distinct identity despite its integration into the town. A specific local feature is the alignment of the Mid-Norfolk Railway path, a recreational route following the former railway line. Open areas and playing fields are integrated throughout, supporting a functional environment for residents without extensive commercial development.

Area overview

On average Dereham Toftwood has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dereham Toftwood is £43,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Dereham Toftwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dereham Toftwood is home to around 5,901 people, with a population density of about 2,277.3 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dereham Toftwood Population
5,901
Population density
2,277.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.4(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.13(-30%)
Public order
4.58(-11%)
Shoplifting
3.73(-45%)
Other theft
3.56(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,476
92.8%
Other White
240
4.07%
Other
36
0.61%
Irish
31
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.36%
Total population: 5,901

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,070
21.59%
Level 4 qualifications or above
922
18.6%
Level 3 (A level)
907
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
891
17.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
611
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 4,956

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,199
44.96%
Owns with a mortgage
762
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
490
18.37%
Other social rented
118
4.42%
Other forms of private rent
65
2.44%
Total households: 2,667

Property prices in Dereham Toftwood

Median price£231,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £300K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Dereham Toftwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £375,000.

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 Toftwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£305,000£278
Semi-Detached23£220,000£282
Terraced26£177,475£269
Flats1£125,000£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dereham Toftwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dereham Toftwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£115,000£165,000£140,000
2017£245,000£110,000£175,000£150,000
2018£236,000£118,000£195,000£145,000
2019£255,000£127,000£171,750£150,000
2020£252,500£125,000£190,000£150,250
2021£256,250£110,000£215,000£170,000
2022£305,000£130,000£242,000£198,000
2023£290,000£140,000£241,250£191,400
2024£290,000£140,000£235,500£178,000
2025£300,000£125,000£220,000£175,000
2026£315,000£125,000£280,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dereham Toftwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dereham Toftwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£170£210£204
2017£217£180£221£210
2018£239£184£246£221
2019£233£184£228£218
2020£245£184£225£225
2021£293£159£271£246
2022£311£183£287£283
2023£291£210£275£257
2024£259£202£243£257
2025£278£276£303£258
2026£278£314£260£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dereham Toftwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Dereham Toftwood

NR191TN

Charles Close

NR191LS

School Lane

NR191EN

Lydgate Close

NR191EU

Bulstrode Avenue

NR191LZ

Laburnum Crescent

NR191EY

Featherstone Court

NR191GZ

Dowling Close

NR191EH

Tipton Close

NR191TB

Recreation Road

NR191UH

Farebrother Way

NR191UZ

Hillcrest Avenue

NR191TP

Rash's Green

NR191HU

Westfield Lane

NR191SW

Kevin Walk

NR191XJ

Rome Walk

NR191NA

Acacia Avenue

NR191NR

The Crescent

NR191UN

Vienna Walk

NR191FL

Nidus Gardens

NR191NE

Shipdham Road

NR191SE

Old Hall Road

NR191TH

Warren Place

NR191NB

Elm Park

NR191JW

Shipdham Road

NR191NW

Holland Court

NR191LY

Beech Drive

NR191XR

Limassol Road

NR191SP

Andrew Goodall Close

NR191SZ

Sunsalve Ride

NR191JZ

Lavender Grove

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.