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NR20 3HW

Rectory Road

Upper Wensum

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Overview

Postcode NR20 3HW is located in a rural village, within the Upper Wensum area of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth is £52,764 per year. The median sale price in Upper Wensum is £300,000 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £231,000 and £368,250. The nearest station is Wymondham, about 7.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,970 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth is £52,764 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from NR20 3HW.

Flood risk

No risk

Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth near NR20 3HW 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 7.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
463
Population density
191.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.3(-20%)
Other theft
4.46(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-41%)
Vehicle crime
2.98(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.98(-74%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
442
95.67%
Other White
9
1.95%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.43%
Indian
1
0.22%
Total population: 462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
28.28%
Level 3 (A level)
86
22.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
16.45%
No qualifications
58
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 389

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
86
48.86%
Owns outright
72
40.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
3.98%
Other social rented
6
3.41%
Shared ownership
3
1.7%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Upper Wensum

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £285
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £231K – £368K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Upper Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Wensum over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£358,000£291
Flats1£310,000£272
Semi-Detached29£234,000£289
Terraced8£232,750£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Wensum

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Wensum.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£217,500£147,500
2017£339,000£187,625£161,500
2018£320,000£227,500£167,500
2019£350,000£198,600£160,000
2020£347,500£240,000£220,000
2021£382,500£255,000£240,000
2022£370,000£280,000£210,000
2023£416,000£254,250£205,000
2024£515,000£240,000£221,000
2025£380,000£270,000£208,475
2026£408,000£215,000£232,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Wensum.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Wensum.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£215£232
2017£237£228£222
2018£246£239£224
2019£254£261£229
2020£274£247£252
2021£282£268£235
2022£325£308£300
2023£304£302£305
2024£292£254£290
2025£303£298£277
2026£303£282£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Wensum.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Wensum in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR20 3HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR20 3HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Gate House, Rectory Road, Dereham, NR20 3HWOtherFreehold£210,000
22 Jul 2026Meadow View, Chapel Lane, Dereham, NR20 3HROtherFreehold£465,000
23 Jan 20263, The Glebe, Dereham, NR20 3TXDetachedFreehold£435,000
27 Jun 202516, The Glebe, Dereham, NR20 3TXSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
08 May 202517, Yew Tree Court, Dereham, NR20 3JRTerracedFreehold£207,000

Schools

In the NR20 3HW postcode area, located within Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for NR20 3HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryHockering Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR20 3HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR20 3HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHockering ShopThe Street, Dereham, NR20 3AJWalking directions to Hockering Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Breckland district.

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,901
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,444
Band E£2,987
Band F£3,530
Band G£4,073
Band H£4,887

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 3HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bill Borrett

Upper Wensum - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Gordon Bambridge

Upper Wensum - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

George Freeman

Mid Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBrecklandE07000143
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid NorfolkE14001365
WardUpper WensumE05010262
ParishHockeringE04006127
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hockering, Mattishall & CranworthE02005508
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Breckland 006CE01026481
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NR20 3HW

Is NR20 3HW (Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth) safe?

The area around NR20 3HW records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NR20 3HW?

The median sale price around NR20 3HW in Upper Wensum is £300,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR20 3HW?

There is 1 school close to NR20 3HW, including Hockering Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NR20 3HW?

NR20 3HW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,970 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR20 3HW (Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk covering NR20 3HW is George Freeman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bill Borrett (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Gordon Bambridge (Conservative and Unionist Party).