Postcode NR20 3JR is located in a rural village, within the Upper Wensum ward 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 nearest station is Wymondham, about 7.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth is £52,764 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from NR20 3JR.
Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth near NR20 3JR 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 7.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Upper Wensum area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £372,500 | £300 |
| Flats | 1 | £310,000 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £270,000 | £291 |
| Terraced | 4 | £216,250 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £385,000 | £270,000 | £208,475 |
| 2026 | £410,000 | £270,000 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £297 | £277 |
| 2026 | £291 | £291 | £247 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR20 3JR.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR20 3JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hockering Shop | The Street, Dereham, NR20 3AJ | Walking directions to Hockering Shop |
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 3JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bill Borrett
Upper Wensum - Elected 4 May 2023
Gordon Bambridge
Upper Wensum - Elected 4 May 2023
George Freeman
Mid Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NR20 3JR 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NR20 3JR in Hockering, Mattishall & Cranworth is £310,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NR20 3JR, including Hockering Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NR20 3JR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,401 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 3JR 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).
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.