William Way is in Dereham and in Breckland district. NR19 1TQ is located in the Dereham Toftwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about William Way, Dereham, NR19 1TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR19 1TD, NR19 1TG, NR19 1XT, NR19 1NR, NR19 1SZ, NR19 1XW, NR19 1ES, NR19 1XU, NR19 1EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR19 1TQ 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 | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.1% | 2.9% | 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 | 27.9% | 35.7% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 43.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 9.2% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 | 42.8% | 31.3% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 43.9% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 10.3% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 17.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 1TQ this area, 29.3% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 29.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 8.2% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 20.1% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 16.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 98.6% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 93.8% | 92.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 92.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Way was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Dereham Neatherd average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
William Way has the 30th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dereham Neatherd and the 193rd highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 125.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 William Way, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2024-03-28 | £179,933 |
| 2 William Way, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-09-07 | £223,537 |
| 2 William Way, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-09-29 | £158,017 |
| 47 William Way, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-01-31 | £256,498 |
| 7 William Way, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-03-26 | £181,726 |
NR19 1TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toftwood Infant School School Lane , Toftwood NR19 1LS | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School 38 Westfield Road , NR19 1JB | 2out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham Road , Scarning NR19 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | 3out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Cemetery Road , NR19 2EU | 3out of 4 | 2,973 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 | 1,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fishes Sunday | Toftwood Hall, 47 Shipdham Road | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toftwood Social Centre | Toftwood Social Club Shipdham Road | 604 yd | |
| Millwrights Arms | Millwright Arms, 67 Shipdham Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The China Dynasty | 1 Stone Road, Dereham | 588 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 65 Shipdham Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacional 2 | 9-10 Aldiss Court, Dereham | 456 yd | |
| Hillside Nurseries and Farm Shop | Shipdham Road, Dereham | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toftwood Recreation Ground RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Fred Nicholson School WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Dereham Rfc PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS MOORGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Toftwood Community Junior School WESTFIELD ROAD | 1,030 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 | 92.1% |
| 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 | 7.9% |
| Median download speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.