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NR20 3BN

Cherry Orchard

Dereham Neatherd

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Detailed insights for NR20 3BN

Overview

Postcode NR20 3BN 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 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Neatherd Moor - Open Access Land.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Dereham Central & Toftwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.7%

Approximately 13.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Dereham Central & Toftwood is £43,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR20 3BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Dereham Central & Toftwood near NR20 3BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wymondham located about 10.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NR20 3BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNeatherd Moor - Open Access LandLargeWalking directions to Neatherd Moor - Open Access Land
0.4 miFleece MeadowSmallWalking directions to Fleece Meadow

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
1,029.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
110.44(+1515%)
Violence and sexual offences
89.73(+184%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.79(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.14(+233%)
Public order
17.26(+237%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
396
98.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.74%
Irish
2
0.5%
Other White
2
0.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.25%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
28.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
20.41%
Level 3 (A level)
60
17.49%
No qualifications
49
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
44.57%
Owns with a mortgage
60
34.29%
Other social rented
21
12%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.29%
Social rents from council
3
1.71%
Total households: 175

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.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR20 3BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR20 3BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025158, Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3AUDetachedFreehold£326,000
05 Sept 2025128, Norwich Road, Dereham, NR20 3AUTerracedFreehold£185,000
17 Oct 20258, Cherry Orchard, Dereham, NR20 3PYDetachedFreehold£380,000
08 May 20261, Wisteria Close, Dereham, NR20 3TDDetachedFreehold£380,000
29 Aug 20257, Wisteria Close, Dereham, NR20 3TDDetachedFreehold£372,000

Schools

In the NR20 3BN postcode area, located within Dereham Central & Toftwood, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR20 3BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryDereham Neatherd High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryKing's Park Infant School, DerehamAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryDereham Church of England Infant and Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR20 3BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR20 3BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopNorwich Road, Breckland, NR20 3ASWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miTesco ExtraKingston Road, Dereham, NR19 1WBWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miMorrisonsStation Road, Dereham, NR19 1DFWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Breckland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,811
Band C£2,070
Band D£2,329
Band E£2,846
Band F£3,364
Band G£3,881
Band H£4,657

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NR20 3BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Mary Webb

Dereham Neatherd - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Linda Monument

Dereham Neatherd - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

William Richmond

Dereham Neatherd - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

George Freeman

Mid Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBrecklandE07000143
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid NorfolkE14001365
WardDereham NeatherdE05010242
ParishDerehamE04006108
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dereham Central & ToftwoodE02005507
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Breckland 005BE01026426
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NR20 3BN

Is NR20 3BN (Dereham Central & Toftwood) safe?

The area around NR20 3BN 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.

What is the average house price near NR20 3BN?

The median sale price around NR20 3BN in Dereham Central & Toftwood is £277,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR20 3BN?

There are 8 schools close to NR20 3BN, 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.

How deprived is the area around NR20 3BN?

NR20 3BN 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).

Who represents NR20 3BN (Dereham Central & Toftwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk covering NR20 3BN 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).

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.