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Dereham Toftwood

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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dereham Toftwood Population

5,901

Population density

2,277.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,476

92.8%

Other White

240

4.07%

Other

0.61%

Irish

0.53%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.36%

Total population: 5,901

Economics

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

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

2.44%

Total households: 2,667

Property prices in Dereham Toftwood

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 in Dereham Toftwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dereham Toftwood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	25	£305,000	£237,600	£270,000	£335,000	£354,000
Semi-Detached	27	£232,000	£163,000	£207,500	£260,000	£303,500
Flats	1	£125,000	£125,000	£125,000	£125,000	£125,000
Terraced	29	£175,000	£131,000	£157,000	£205,000	£231,000

10 years median price trend in Dereham Toftwood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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