Drayton Hall Lane is in Scarning, Dereham and in Breckland district. NR19 2PY is located in the Shipdham-with-Scarning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drayton Hall Lane, Scarning, Dereham, NR19 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR19 2UA, NR19 2UW, NR19 2UG, NR19 2UB, NR19 2UE, NR19 2TU, NR19 2UP, NR19 2UQ, NR19 2UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR19 2PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.5% | 49.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.3% | 37.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 40.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 47.2% | 45.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.3% | 21% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.5% | 15.2% | -9.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 25.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.1% | 96% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Hall Lane was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.6% higher than the Launditch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drayton Hall Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Launditch and the 81st highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Drayton Hall Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-22 | £270,477 |
| 17 Drayton Hall Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-14 | £267,740 |
| Meadow Lodge Drayton Hall Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-06-24 | £541,562 |
| 11 Drayton Hall Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-12-16 | £270,261 |
| 29 Drayton Hall Lane, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-08-13 | £333,908 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dereham Road , Scarning NR19 2PW | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School St Withburga Lane , NR19 1ED | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | 3out of 4 | 2,405 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 | 2,022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dereham Meeting Point | St Withburga Lane Jubilee Suite, The Guildhall, Dereham | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 52 Swaffham Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School DEREHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Dereham Church Of England Junior Academy GILPINS RIDE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Dereham Rfc PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS MOORGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.