The Street is in Hockering, Dereham and in Breckland district. NR20 3HJ is located in the Upper Wensum electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Street, Hockering, Dereham, NR20 3HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR20 3AJ, NR20 3HT, NR20 3TQ, NR20 3HG, NR20 3HU, NR20 3HL, NR20 3HS, NR20 3HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR20 3HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 45.8% | 47.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 54.2% | 52.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 24.4% | 32.9% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 50.4% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 45.2% | 50% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.1% | 14.9% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 16.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 22.1% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 28.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 95.3% | 95.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 95.1% | 95.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Mattishall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Mattishall and the 169th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pine Shop The Street, Dereham, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-05-31 | £296,552 |
| Gables End The Street, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-04-08 | £297,968 |
| Field View The Street, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-12-06 | £266,518 |
| Nethercott The Street, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2014-03-21 | £483,711 |
| Gables End The Street, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-09-13 | £217,439 |
NR20 3HJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR20 3HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockering Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Hockering NR20 3HN | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mattishall Primary School Dereham Road , Mattishall NR20 3AA | 1out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Church of England Primary School Wensum Road , NR9 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 5,112 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Inn | Victoria Inn The Street | 355 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockering Playing Field HEATH ROAD | grass pitches | 650 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.