Postcode insights

NR20 4FQ

Moffett Road

Lincoln

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Detailed insights for NR20 4FQ

Overview

Postcode NR20 4FQ is located in a rural village, within the Lincoln ward of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham is £53,448 per year. The nearest station is Wymondham, about 11.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham is £53,448 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR20 4FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham near NR20 4FQ 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 11.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
110.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.67(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.98(-57%)
Public order
4.98(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.36(-31%)
Other theft
2.49(-54%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
406
92.69%
Other White
20
4.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.14%
Irish
3
0.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.46%
Total population: 438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
24.16%
Level 3 (A level)
76
21.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
71
19.94%
No qualifications
61
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
36.11%
Owns with a mortgage
54
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
17.22%
Other social rented
18
10%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.78%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Lincoln

Median price£359,000
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £485K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £359,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Lincoln area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £718,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lincoln over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£387,500£292
Semi-Detached8£257,500£301
Terraced6£192,500£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lincoln

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lincoln.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,995£178,000£147,000
2017£335,000£205,000£202,500
2018£330,000£189,750£187,500
2019£330,250£207,500£187,000
2020£335,000£198,000£208,500
2021£425,000£231,000£200,000
2022£392,000£255,475£280,000
2023£395,000£270,000£312,500
2024£375,000£247,500£199,000
2025£387,500£253,000£205,000
2026£490,000£254,500£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lincoln.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lincoln.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£211£189
2017£246£227£232
2018£240£206£231
2019£247£213£243
2020£267£252£262
2021£265£258£305
2022£322£319£319
2023£339£311£289
2024£288£259£228
2025£301£257£218
2026£242£347£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lincoln.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lincoln in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR20 4FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR20 4FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 202512, Moffett Road, Dereham, NR20 4FQDetachedFreehold£599,000
30 May 202513, Rectory Road, Dereham, NR20 4GUDetachedFreehold£500,000
17 Apr 20255, Hoe Road East, Dereham, NR20 4PZDetachedFreehold£475,000
28 Aug 20257, Thompson Close, Dereham, NR20 4PESemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
14 Feb 202516, Thompson Close, Dereham, NR20 4PESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the NR20 4FQ postcode area, located within Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NR20 4FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySwanton Morley VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NR20 4FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR20 4FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSwanton Morley StoresGooseberry Hill, Breckland, NR20 4PPWalking directions to Swanton Morley Stores

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 4FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Duffield

Lincoln - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Roger David Atterwill

Lincoln - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

George Freeman

Mid Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBrecklandE07000143
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid NorfolkE14001365
WardLincolnE05010250
ParishSwanton MorleyE04006181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North ElmhamE02005503
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Breckland 001CE01026461
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced2016-05-01

Frequently asked questions about NR20 4FQ

Is NR20 4FQ (Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham) safe?

The area around NR20 4FQ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near NR20 4FQ?

The median sale price around NR20 4FQ in Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham is £359,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NR20 4FQ?

There is 1 school close to NR20 4FQ, including Swanton Morley VC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NR20 4FQ?

NR20 4FQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NR20 4FQ (Bawdeswell, Swanton Morley & North Elmham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk covering NR20 4FQ is George Freeman (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Richard Duffield (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roger David Atterwill (Independent).

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.