Brailsford Close is in Dereham and in Breckland district. NR20 3TJ is located in the Dereham Neatherd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brailsford Close, Dereham, NR20 3TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR20 3TH, NR20 3BA, NR20 3ER, NR20 3TE, NR20 3TW, NR20 3AT, NR20 3TT, NR20 3TY, NR20 3AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR20 3TJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 51.2% | 52.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 3TJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 26.9% | 27.1% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 58.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 53% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 17.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 24.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 27% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 99% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.1% | 94.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brailsford Close was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Dereham Neatherd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brailsford Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Dereham Neatherd and the 208th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Brailsford Close, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-27 | £350,603 |
| 11 Brailsford Close, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-11-14 | £390,788 |
| 16 Brailsford Close, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2021-10-14 | £453,164 |
| 17 Brailsford Close, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2021-06-17 | £486,575 |
| 2 Brailsford Close, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2020-11-17 | £367,807 |
NR20 3TJ 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Infant and Nursery School Gilpins Ride , Littlefields NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School St Withburga Lane , NR19 1ED | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Junior Academy Gilpin's Ride , Littlefield's NR19 1BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham, Toftwood Community Junior School 38 Westfield Road , NR19 1JB | 2out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Cemetery Road , NR19 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,638 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 | 1,823 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Horse | Unit 7 Astra Court, Greens Road | 720 yd | |
| Costa | Kingston Road Tesco Stores Ltd, Dereham | 750 yd | |
| Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust | Dereham Railway Station Station Road | 876 yd | |
| Strikes Bowl Multiplex | Strikes Station Road | 876 yd | |
| Wellspring Family Centre | 35 Neatherd Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coachmakers Arms | Coachmakers Arms, 144 Norwich Road | 288 yd | |
| The Greenstone | Napier Way, Dereham | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower House Takeaway | 41 Norwich Road | 570 yd | |
| Railway Tavern and Fish & Chip Shop | 21 Yaxham Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores Ltd | 39 Norwich Road, Dereham | 578 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Kingston Road | 750 yd | |
| Lidl Limited | Lidl Kingston Road | 814 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | 4 Yaxham Road | 884 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Napier Way | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dereham Hockey Club GREENFIELDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 172 yd |
| Dereham Neatherd High School NORWICH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 391 yd |
| Dereham Cricket Club DEREHAM CRICKET CLUB DEREHAM CRICKET CLUB NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Dereham Leisure Centre STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 852 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 | 34 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.