Cathedral Drive is in North Elmham, Dereham and in Breckland district. NR20 5JH 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 Cathedral Drive, North Elmham, Dereham, NR20 5JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR20 5JN, NR20 5JR, NR20 5JW, NR20 5JL, NR20 5JJ, NR20 5JP, NR20 5JQ, NR20 5JS, NR20 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR20 5JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 53.9% | 53.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 5JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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 | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 61.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 40% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 17.8% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.7% | 18.5% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 24.4% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
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 Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.9% | 95.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cathedral Drive was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Lincoln average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cathedral Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lincoln and the 190th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Cathedral Drive, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-10-20 | £239,522 |
| 33 Cathedral Drive, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-11-11 | £302,227 |
| 30 Cathedral Drive, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-09-13 | £247,014 |
| 33 Cathedral Drive, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-01-18 | £280,955 |
| 9 Cathedral Drive, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-09-18 | £237,243 |
NR20 5JH 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 5JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Elmham CEVA Primary School part of Flourish Federation Holt Road , North Elmham NR20 5JS | 2out of 4 | 153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley Elmham Road , Beetley NR20 4BW | 3out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brisley Church of England Primary Academy School Road , Brisley NR20 5LH | 1out of 4 | 4,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanton Morley VC Primary School Manns Lane , Swanton Morley NR20 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmham Tea Post | The Post Office, 62 Holt Road | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Hotel | Kings Head Inn, 2 Holt Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elmham Store | Kay Family Store, 6 Holt Road | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Elmham Playing Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND HOLT ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 531 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.