Old Becclesgate, Dereham, NR19 2BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR19 2BD 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 2BD 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Old Becclesgate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Becclesgate 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.

Old Becclesgate 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NR19 2BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Old Becclesgate are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Breckland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Old Becclesgate, Dereham, NR19 2BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR19 2BD

Average Price
£213,382

Semi-Detached
£319,105

Terraced
£160,521

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Becclesgate

Average Price
£197,230

Semi-Detached
£327,668

Terraced
£175,490

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old BecclesgateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Old Becclesgate, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-01-12	£333,254
27 Old Becclesgate, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2019-10-08	£138,130
26 Old Becclesgate, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2016-03-24	£166,186
26 Old Becclesgate, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£112,000	2015-07-21	£169,286
25 Old Becclesgate, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2011-08-10	£187,405

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR19 2BD

Employment

NR19 2BD 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 2BD 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School St Withburga Lane , NR19 1ED	3out of 4	354 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG	3out of 4	722 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ	3out of 4	863 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ	3out of 4	1,033 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham Road , Scarning NR19 2PW	3out of 4	1,303 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northgate High School Cemetery Road , NR19 2EU	3out of 4	873 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX	3out of 4	1,628 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fred Nicholson School Westfield Road , Toftwood NR19 1JB	3out of 4	2,212 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
York Place Residents Kitchen	Becclesgate York Place, Dereham	182 yd
Dereham Meeting Point	St Withburga Lane Jubilee Suite, The Guildhall, Dereham	237 yd
Arnie's	7 Quebec Street	238 yd
Thai Dereham	Chok Dee, 11 Quebec Street	253 yd
Al Iman Tandoori and Grill	Speedy Pizza Quebec Street	253 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gemini Public House	The Gemini Sandy Lane	251 yd
The Metro	Plough And Furrow Quebec Street	253 yd
DCs Bar	14-16 Market Place	273 yd
Cherry Tree Public House	The Cherry Tree, 1 Theatre Street	360 yd
The Bull Inn	The Bull Inn, 25 High Street	443 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	52 Swaffham Road	129 yd
Hong Kong city	13-15 Quebec Street	254 yd
Asian Grill kebab & Pizza	5 Quebec Street	268 yd
Rising Noodle	17 Market Place	278 yd
USA Chicken	12 Market Place	286 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
East of England Co-operative Society Ltd	Swaffham Road, Dereham	198 yd
The Co-op	36 Market Place	353 yd
Poundland Limited	39 Market Place	391 yd
European	15 - 17 High Street	421 yd
Wilko Retail Ltd	40 High Street	442 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bowlers (Dereham) Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Commercial Road	indoor bowls	769 yd
Dereham Golf Club QUEBEC ROAD	golf	782 yd
Northgate High School NORTHGATE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	834 yd
Dereham Church Of England Junior Academy GILPINS RIDE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	973 yd
Dereham Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Quebec Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	975 yd
Dereham Leisure Centre STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	1,039 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	31.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	54.78 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	54.78 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.21 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NR19 2BD