Postcode NR20 3AU is located in an urban city, within the Dereham Neatherd ward of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dereham Central & Toftwood area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dereham Central & Toftwood is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Wymondham, about 10.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Neatherd Moor - Open Access Land.
Dereham Central & Toftwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,752 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Dereham Central & Toftwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dereham Central & Toftwood is £43,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR20 3AU.
Dereham Central & Toftwood near NR20 3AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wymondham located about 10.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Neatherd Moor - Open Access Land | Large | Walking directions to Neatherd Moor - Open Access Land |
| 0.5 mi | Fleece Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Fleece Meadow |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £357,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £260,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 23 | £200,000 | £268 |
| Flats | 10 | £117,250 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR20 3AU.
In the NR20 3AU postcode area, located within Dereham Central & Toftwood, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR20 3AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Norwich Road, Breckland, NR20 3AS | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Kingston Road, Dereham, NR19 1WB | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Station Road, Dereham, NR19 1DF | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Breckland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NR20 3AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Mary Webb
Dereham Neatherd - Elected 4 May 2023
Linda Monument
Dereham Neatherd - Elected 4 May 2023
William Richmond
Dereham Neatherd - Elected 4 May 2023
George Freeman
Mid Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR20 3AU records about 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NR20 3AU in Dereham Central & Toftwood is £277,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NR20 3AU, including Dereham Neatherd High School (Good), King's Park Infant School, Dereham (Good) and Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR20 3AU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,752 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk covering NR20 3AU is George Freeman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Mary Webb (Conservative and Unionist Party), Linda Monument (Conservative and Unionist Party) and William Richmond (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.