Wier Avenue is in Mattishall, Dereham and in Breckland district. NR20 3PT is located in the Mattishall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wier Avenue, Mattishall, Dereham, NR20 3PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR20 3PS, NR20 3RF, NR20 3AA, NR20 3RD, NR20 3PU, NR20 3RB, NR20 3FG, NR20 3QA, NR20 3QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR20 3PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR20 3PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.9% | 24.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 52.7% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 36.1% | 41.1% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 35.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 17.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 23.6% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 15.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 20.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 98.7% | 97.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wier Avenue was 34.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% higher than the Mattishall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wier Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Mattishall and the 219th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Wier Avenue, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-04 | £269,552 |
| 23 Wier Avenue, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-03-30 | £223,875 |
| 42 Wier Avenue, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2019-10-18 | £269,191 |
| 41 Wier Avenue, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2018-03-29 | £206,342 |
| 45 Wier Avenue, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-05-12 | £310,525 |
NR20 3PT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NR20 3PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattishall Primary School Dereham Road , Mattishall NR20 3AA | 1out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yaxham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Norwich Road , Yaxham NR19 1RU | 2out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockering Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Hockering NR20 3HN | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garvestone Community Primary School Dereham Road , Garvestone NR9 4AD | 3out of 4 | 5,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabnabs | Chapel Barn Church Plain | 295 yd | |
| South Green Cafe Bar | South Green Park Enterprise Centre South Green | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | The Swan Public House, 3 Dereham Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Fish Bar | Mattishall Fish Bar Church Plain | 296 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mattishall Primary School DEREHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 265 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.