Beech Road is in Beetley, Dereham and in Breckland district. NR20 4HR is located in the Lincoln electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Road, Beetley, Dereham, NR20 4HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR20 4EZ, NR20 4JR, NR20 4JP, NR20 4LS, NR20 4PW, NR20 4TB, NR20 4UU, NR20 4BJ, NR20 4TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR20 4HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 54.5% | 52% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 4HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 17.9% | 25.7% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 53.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 46.6% | 41.3% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 42.8% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 19.2% | 14.7% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.9% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 26.8% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.5% | 95.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Road was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Hermitage average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Beech Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hermitage and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Beech Road, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-31 | £289,418 |
| 26 Beech Road, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-31 | £219,559 |
| 12 Beech Road, Dereham, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-11-15 | £217,037 |
| 8 Beech Road, Dereham, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-07-19 | £236,415 |
| 34 Beech Road, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-14 | £454,382 |
NR20 4HR 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 4HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4HR 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 | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley Elmham Road , Beetley NR20 4BW | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanton Morley VC Primary School Manns Lane , Swanton Morley NR20 4PX | 3out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Park Infant School, Dereham Kings Park , NR19 2AG | 3out of 4 | 4,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Church of England Infant & Nursery School St Withburga Lane , NR19 1ED | 3out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Elmham CEVA Primary School part of Flourish Federation Holt Road , North Elmham NR20 5JS | 2out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dereham Neatherd High School Norwich Road , NR20 3AX | 3out of 4 | 4,982 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse | Tea Room, Union House Litcham Road | 327 yd | |
| The New Inn | The New Inn Public House, 31 Fakenham Road | 720 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 | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.6% |
| 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.