Hewitts Close is in Briston, Melton Constable and in North Norfolk district. NR24 2ND is located in the Briston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hewitts Close, Briston, Melton Constable, NR24 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR24 2PP, NR24 2LT, NR24 2PW, NR24 2NB, NR24 2LD, NR24 2LE, NR24 2LB, NR24 2LY, NR24 2HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR24 2ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 32.8% | 37.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 41% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 38.4% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 41.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 22.7% | 17.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 28.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.4% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.8% | 95.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hewitts Close was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Briston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hewitts Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Briston and the 121st lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hewitts Close, Melton Constable, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-03 | £199,179 |
| 22 Hewitts Close, Melton Constable, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2022-07-21 | £214,276 |
| 9 Hewitts Close, Melton Constable, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-03-16 | £188,773 |
| 30 Hewitts Close, Melton Constable, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £130,250 | 2019-07-18 | £154,047 |
| 32 Hewitts Close, Melton Constable, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2018-11-30 | £167,476 |
NR24 2ND area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
NR24 2ND 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Primary School Fakenham Road , NR24 2HH | 3out of 4 | 758 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | The Salvation Army Hall, Church Street | 245 yd | |
| Explorers Bar & Coffee House | 108 Hall Street, Briston | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes | West End, Briston | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Foodstore | 18 Church Street, Briston | 346 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Briston Recreation Ground BRISTON PAVILLION BRISTON PAVILLION STONE BECK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 308 yd |
| Astley Primary School FAKENHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 916 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.