Mill Drive is in Foulsham, Dereham and in Broadland district. NR20 5RB is located in the Eynesford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Broadland. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Drive, Foulsham, Dereham, NR20 5RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR20 5RT, NR20 5TR, NR20 5RU, NR20 5RW, NR20 5RP, NR20 5SL, NR20 5SE, NR20 5TN, NR20 5TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NR20 5RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 49.6% | 47.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 30.1% | 40.8% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 37.9% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 12.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 51.3% | 38% | -13.3% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 21% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 14.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 19.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 27.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 96% 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% | 96% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 96.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Drive was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.9% higher than the Eynesford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Eynesford and the 74th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill Mill Drive, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2015-01-05 | £726,989 |
| Cedars Mill Drive, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2007-04-13 | £371,427 |
| Cedars Mill Drive, Dereham, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1998-10-30 | £251,275 |
NR20 5RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5RB 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foulsham Primary School Academy High Street , Foulsham NR20 5RT | 3out of 4 | 43 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bawdeswell Community Primary School Fakenham Road , Bawdeswell NR20 4RR | 3out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head | 2 High Street, Foulsham | 93 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foulsham Playing Field GUIST ROAD | grass pitches | 630 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.