norwich NR20 Postcodes

Norwich (NR20)

The NR20 postcode area is located in the Norwich postcode town region, within the county of Norfolk, and contains a total of 877 individual postcodes.

There are 99 electoral wards in the NR20 postcode area, including Attleborough, Beccles, Bungay, Cromer, Dereham, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Holt, Lowestoft, Melton Constable, North Walsham, Norwich, Sheringham, Walsingham, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Wymondham which come under the local authority of the Breckland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in NR20 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NR20 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NR20 postcode covers a 124-square mile area in the north-east part of Norwich district in the county of Norfolk, England. Its boundaries include the River Wensum and the A11 road, which forms the boundary between Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. This is a mainly rural postcode district, which includes multiple small villages and hamlets such as Reepham, Aylsham, North Walsham, Wood Dalling, and Melton Constable.

Most of the area is agricultural, with some woodland and open spaces. Around a quarter of the postcode falls within The Broads National Park and the whole falls within The Broads Authority's administrative area. The postcode has several country parks, small country hotels, pubs, shops, and plenty of private accommodation. Major employers and industries include agriculture, horticulture, and touring holiday parks.

This is a popular area for walkers because of its varied countryside. There are several public rights of way including tracks and footpaths connecting villages, and woodland paths leading into unspoiled marshland. The area also has a variety of wildlife, from foxes and badgers to herons and snipe. Another highlight is Cawston Camp, a prehistoric iron age fort in Reepham.

The NR20 postcode is served by several secondary and primary schools, including Reepham High School, Whitwell and Reepham Sixth Form, and Aylsham High School. It is also home to an Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” primary school, Cawston Primary School. There are two churches located in the area – St Botolph's in Wood Dalling, and St John's in Aylsham.

The public transport in the area consists mainly of bus services, with several routes operating in the villages of Reepham, Aylsham, and North Walsham. Trains and coaches serve the Norwich station and Norwich Airport, which is located just outside NR20. The airports of London Stansted and Cambridge are also within driving distance.

The postcode has access to a variety of services, including banks, doctors, dentists, pharmacies, and post offices. There are supermarkets in the area including Sainsbury's in Aylsham, Tesco in North Walsham, and Co-op in Reepham. Other amenities for locals and tourists include multiple bed and breakfasts, restaurants, pubs, and cafes.

TheNR20 postcode is a very rural area set in the natural beauty of the Norfolk countryside with plenty of places of interest, wildlife, and activities to explore.

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