Sandy Lane is in Dereham and in Breckland district. NR19 2EF is located in the Dereham Withburga electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Lane, Dereham, NR19 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR19 2HP, NR19 2DD, NR19 2XH, NR19 2EE, NR19 2XF, NR19 2EG, NR19 2EQ, NR19 2XN, NR19 2SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR19 2EF, 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 | 53.6% | 53.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.4% | 0.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around NR19 2EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 47.7% | 44.7% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 34.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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% | 43.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 20.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 26% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 19.1% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 17.2% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 15.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 93.9% | 97% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 96.7% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 44.7% | 13.5% | 31.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.2% | 37.2% | 24.0% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Dereham Neatherd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dereham Neatherd and the 79th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Sandy Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-07 | £243,457 |
| 89 Sandy Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,950 | 2022-09-16 | £230,349 |
| 116 Sandy Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-05-09 | £259,524 |
| 85 Sandy Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-23 | £231,395 |
| 106 Sandy Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-02-05 | £187,957 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham Road , Scarning NR19 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | 3out of 4 | 2,069 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 | 2,702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball-Eze | Dereham Golf Club Quebec Road | 648 yd | |
| York Place Residents Kitchen | Becclesgate York Place, Dereham | 675 yd | |
| Smile Dinners Ready | 39 Quebec Street, Dereham | 717 yd | |
| Thai Dereham | Chok Dee, 11 Quebec Street | 730 yd | |
| Al Iman Tandoori and Grill | Speedy Pizza Quebec Street | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Public House | The Gemini Sandy Lane | 326 yd | |
| DCs Bar | 14-16 Market Place | 710 yd | |
| The Metro | Plough And Furrow Quebec Street | 730 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Public House | The Cherry Tree, 1 Theatre Street | 746 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | The Bull Inn, 25 High Street | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 52 Swaffham Road | 400 yd | |
| Rising Noodle | 17 Market Place | 707 yd | |
| Italian Job Pizza | 2-3 Glencoe Court Market Place | 722 yd | |
| Kreamjar/Loaded bites | 24 Market Place | 726 yd | |
| Hong Kong city | 13-15 Quebec Street | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-operative Society Ltd | Swaffham Road, Dereham | 589 yd | |
| The Co-op | 36 Market Place | 818 yd | |
| Poundland Limited | 39 Market Place | 875 yd | |
| European | 15 - 17 High Street | 936 yd | |
| Wilko Retail Ltd | 40 High Street | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dereham Golf Club QUEBEC ROAD | golf | 643 yd |
| Dereham Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Quebec Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Northgate High School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 861 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.