Thompsons Way is in Dereham and in Breckland district. NR19 2BF is located in the Dereham Neatherd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2004-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thompsons Way, Dereham, NR19 2BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR19 2BZ, NR19 2BN, NR19 2BP, NR19 2DA, NR19 2EL, NR19 2AR, NR19 2AP, NR19 2BX, NR19 2DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR19 2BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 53.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48% | 46.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 33.1% | 37.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 38.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 15.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 43.4% | 40.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 18.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 20.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 16.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 27.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 90.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 91.8% | 82.2% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 81.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompsons Way was 364.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.7% higher than the Dereham Neatherd average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Thompsons Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dereham Neatherd and the 7th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowper Lodge Thompsons Way, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-03-29 | £341,197 |
| Cowper Lodge Thompsons Way, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-05-28 | £432,330 |
| La Casita Thompsons Way, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £239,500 | 2013-06-03 | £437,540 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham Road , Scarning NR19 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,707 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 | 680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | 3out of 4 | 1,199 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 | 2,109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Fusion | Spice Fusion, 25 Wellington Road | 93 yd | |
| Starbucks | 40 Market Place | 105 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 41 Market Place | 109 yd | |
| Norski Noos Gallery | 7 Georges Yard, Cowper Road | 133 yd | |
| Tall Orders | 2, The Old Eagle Market Place | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Public House | The Cherry Tree, 1 Theatre Street | 160 yd | |
| The Cock | 28 Norwich Street | 175 yd | |
| DCs Bar | 14-16 Market Place | 177 yd | |
| The Metro | Plough And Furrow Quebec Street | 183 yd | |
| Dereham Masonic Club | Norwich Street, Dereham | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star OK | Unit 5 Cowper Road Car Park | 130 yd | |
| The Perfect Catch | 6 Market Place, Dereham | 148 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 12 Market Place | 149 yd | |
| Bombay Tandoori Restaurant | 10A - 10B Norwich Street | 160 yd | |
| Kreamjar/Loaded bites | 24 Market Place | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 36 Market Place | 83 yd | |
| Poundland Limited | 39 Market Place | 86 yd | |
| European | 15 - 17 High Street | 200 yd | |
| Holland & Barrett | 9 Wrights Walk | 293 yd | |
| East of England Co-operative Society Ltd | Swaffham Road, Dereham | 297 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowlers (Dereham) Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Commercial Road | indoor bowls | 548 yd |
| Northgate High School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Dereham Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Dereham Golf Club QUEBEC ROAD | golf | 818 yd |
| Dereham Cricket Club DEREHAM CRICKET CLUB DEREHAM CRICKET CLUB NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Dereham Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Quebec Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 956 yd |
| Dereham Church Of England Junior Academy GILPINS RIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Dereham Neatherd High School NORWICH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,062 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.