The Grove is in Dereham and in Breckland district. NR19 1BH is located in the Dereham Withburga electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Grove, Dereham, NR19 1BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR19 1BN, NR19 1BS, NR19 1BW, NR19 1FE, NR19 1GF, NR19 1BQ, NR19 1BP, NR19 1BZ, NR19 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR19 1BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.1% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.4% | 27.7% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 45.6% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.3% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 22.3% | 18.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 30.8% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 44.8% | 13.9% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 17.1% | -6.6% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NR19 1BH this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 32.6% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 18.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 97.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 32.7% | 13.5% | 19.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Dereham Neatherd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Grove has the 16th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dereham Neatherd and the 74th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Grove, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-05-22 | £302,503 |
| 2 The Grove, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-03-11 | £393,235 |
| 3 The Grove, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-02-05 | £270,012 |
| 8 The Grove, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2017-07-12 | £356,104 |
| 5 The Grove, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2014-09-19 | £357,376 |
NR19 1BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR19 1BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School St Withburga Lane , NR19 1ED | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham Road , Scarning NR19 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate High School Cemetery Road , NR19 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Nicholson School Westfield Road , Toftwood NR19 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetleaf Cafe | 31 High Street | 458 yd | |
| Dereham Meeting Point | St Withburga Lane Jubilee Suite, The Guildhall, Dereham | 493 yd | |
| The Taste of Istanbul | 21 High Street | 507 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe Restaurant | 5 - 6 Nunns Way | 600 yd | |
| Mariners Plaice | 3 Quebec Street, Dereham | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | The Bull Inn, 25 High Street | 482 yd | |
| Dereham Masonic Club | Norwich Street, Dereham | 568 yd | |
| The Cock | 28 Norwich Street | 628 yd | |
| The Metro | Plough And Furrow Quebec Street | 665 yd | |
| DCs Bar | 14-16 Market Place | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tang | 29 High Street, Dereham | 473 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 28A High Street | 475 yd | |
| Bombay Tandoori Restaurant | 10A - 10B Norwich Street | 581 yd | |
| Kings Burger Bar | 12 Church Street | 597 yd | |
| Asian Grill kebab & Pizza | 5 Quebec Street | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilko Retail Ltd | 40 High Street | 416 yd | |
| Holland & Barrett | 9 Wrights Walk | 485 yd | |
| European | 15 - 17 High Street | 528 yd | |
| Poundland Limited | 39 Market Place | 643 yd | |
| The Co-op | 36 Market Place | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dereham Church Of England Junior Academy GILPINS RIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Bowlers (Dereham) Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Commercial Road | indoor bowls | 432 yd |
| Dereham Rfc PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS MOORGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Dereham Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 690 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.