Theatre Street is in Dereham and in Breckland district. NR19 2EW is located in the Dereham Neatherd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Theatre Street, Dereham, NR19 2EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR19 2BS, NR19 2EL, NR19 2EN, NR19 2BP, NR19 2DY, NR19 2AX, NR19 2BN, NR19 2BT, NR19 2AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR19 2EW 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 | 47.7% | 49.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.7% | -1.6% | 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 2EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 35% | 51.1% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 29.1% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 5.5% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 44.9% | 39.4% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 38.4% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 16.7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 13.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 18.2% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.9% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.1% | 88.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 88.3% | 78.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.8% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 78.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Theatre Street was 415.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 207.1% higher than the Dereham Neatherd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Theatre Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dereham Neatherd and the 5th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 107.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-12-14 | £228,046 |
| 2B Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-07-24 | £136,662 |
| 2A Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-07-27 | £166,474 |
| 7 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2018-03-09 | £237,284 |
| 15 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-06-30 | £275,047 |
NR19 2EW 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School St Withburga Lane , NR19 1ED | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham Road , Scarning NR19 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,722 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 | 530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | 3out of 4 | 1,292 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 | 2,284 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 | 85 yd | |
| Tall Orders | 2, The Old Eagle Market Place | 123 yd | |
| Smile Dinners Ready | 39 Quebec Street, Dereham | 194 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Market Place | 209 yd | |
| Thai Dereham | Chok Dee, 11 Quebec Street | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Public House | The Cherry Tree, 1 Theatre Street | 64 yd | |
| DCs Bar | 14-16 Market Place | 162 yd | |
| The Metro | Plough And Furrow Quebec Street | 221 yd | |
| The Cock | 28 Norwich Street | 351 yd | |
| Dereham Masonic Club | Norwich Street, Dereham | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Job Pizza | 2-3 Glencoe Court Market Place | 85 yd | |
| Kreamjar/Loaded bites | 24 Market Place | 110 yd | |
| Rising Noodle | 17 Market Place | 153 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 12 Market Place | 191 yd | |
| The Perfect Catch | 6 Market Place, Dereham | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 36 Market Place | 184 yd | |
| East of England Co-operative Society Ltd | Swaffham Road, Dereham | 229 yd | |
| Poundland Limited | 39 Market Place | 239 yd | |
| European | 15 - 17 High Street | 360 yd | |
| Wilko Retail Ltd | 40 High Street | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate High School NORTHGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Dereham Golf Club QUEBEC ROAD | golf | 642 yd |
| Bowlers (Dereham) Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Commercial Road | indoor bowls | 724 yd |
| Dereham Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) Quebec Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Dereham Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 911 yd |
| Dereham Cricket Club DEREHAM CRICKET CLUB DEREHAM CRICKET CLUB NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 994 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.83 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.