Perkins Court is in Dereham and in Breckland district. NR19 1BZ is located in the Dereham Withburga electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Perkins Court, Dereham, NR19 1BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR19 1AY, NR19 1BQ, NR19 1AX, NR19 1EF, NR19 1FE, NR19 1AU, NR19 1BS, NR19 1GF, NR19 1AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR19 1BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 39.3% | 40.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 36.8% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 10% | 4.3% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.2% | 44.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 13.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 14.8% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 17.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 26.6% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 20.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.2% | 94.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 88.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 88% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perkins Court was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Dereham Neatherd average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Perkins Court has the 27th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dereham Neatherd and the 164th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Perkins Court, Dereham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-01-31 | £111,892 |
| 2 Perkins Court, Dereham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-02-23 | £75,720 |
| 4 Perkins Court, Dereham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2015-04-14 | £129,250 |
| 1 Perkins Court, Dereham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2007-11-09 | £123,028 |
| 7 Perkins Court, Dereham, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2007-06-27 | £110,793 |
NR19 1BZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School St Withburga Lane , NR19 1ED | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham Road , Scarning NR19 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,473 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 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | 3out of 4 | 1,355 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 | 1,593 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 | 294 yd | |
| The Taste of Istanbul | 21 High Street | 353 yd | |
| Dereham Meeting Point | St Withburga Lane Jubilee Suite, The Guildhall, Dereham | 406 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe Restaurant | 5 - 6 Nunns Way | 438 yd | |
| Coco | 24C Norwich Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn | The Bull Inn, 25 High Street | 325 yd | |
| Dereham Masonic Club | Norwich Street, Dereham | 400 yd | |
| The Cock | 28 Norwich Street | 454 yd | |
| The Metro | Plough And Furrow Quebec Street | 549 yd | |
| DCs Bar | 14-16 Market Place | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tang | 29 High Street, Dereham | 311 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 28A High Street | 323 yd | |
| Bombay Tandoori Restaurant | 10A - 10B Norwich Street | 418 yd | |
| Kings Burger Bar | 12 Church Street | 472 yd | |
| Wonderfood | 43 Norwich Street | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilko Retail Ltd | 40 High Street | 264 yd | |
| Holland & Barrett | 9 Wrights Walk | 307 yd | |
| European | 15 - 17 High Street | 374 yd | |
| Poundland Limited | 39 Market Place | 494 yd | |
| W M Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Station Road | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowlers (Dereham) Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Commercial Road | indoor bowls | 259 yd |
| Dereham Church Of England Junior Academy GILPINS RIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Dereham Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| Dereham Rfc PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS MOORGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Dereham Cricket Club DEREHAM CRICKET CLUB DEREHAM CRICKET CLUB NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.