Brussels Close is in Dereham and in Breckland district. NR19 1UR is located in the Dereham Toftwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brussels Close, Dereham, NR19 1UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR19 1UL, NR19 1UN, NR19 1UZ, NR19 1UJ, NR19 1XR, NR19 1XU, NR19 1UE, NR19 1XH, NR19 1UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR19 1UR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NR19 1UR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 46.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 32% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.3% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 18.6% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 48.4% | 38.4% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 44.5% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 10.9% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 16.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 18.8% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 25.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 16.2% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 97.3% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.9% 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% | 85.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 85.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brussels Close was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Dereham Neatherd average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brussels Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dereham Neatherd and the 201st highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Brussels Close, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-12-20 | £265,534 |
| 14 Brussels Close, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-09-24 | £194,426 |
| 21 Brussels Close, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-03-05 | £431,344 |
| 22 Brussels Close, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-03-05 | £351,237 |
| 1 Brussels Close, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-03-09 | £157,769 |
NR19 1UR 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Toftwood Infant School School Lane , Toftwood NR19 1LS | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School 38 Westfield Road , NR19 1JB | 2out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham Road , Scarning NR19 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,615 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 | 2,841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Cemetery Road , NR19 2EU | 3out of 4 | 2,948 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 | 1,301 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 | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toftwood Social Centre | Toftwood Social Club Shipdham Road | 929 yd | |
| Millwrights Arms | Millwright Arms, 67 Shipdham Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The China Dynasty | 1 Stone Road, Dereham | 912 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 65 Shipdham Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacional 2 | 9-10 Aldiss Court, Dereham | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toftwood Recreation Ground RECREATION ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Dereham Rfc PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS MOORGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.