Area Analysis Breckland, East of England

IP24 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP24 postcode area.

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Population

28,906

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,563 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
workEmployment
9/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

IP24 is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £267k. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.

home £267,619 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP24 is a postcode district in Breckland, East of England, covering 763 active and 186 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP24 (22%) is characterised by a working-class area with settled European families facing economic pressures, alongside a transitional inner-city area with high Eastern European residency (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP24 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP24 are around £267k, up 14.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP24 at 306 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP24 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3548
Anti-social behaviour1281
Criminal damage and arson915
Public order610
Shoplifting509

school Local Schools

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Redcastle Family School

Good241 pupils
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Drake Primary School

Good419 pupils
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Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good158 pupils
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The Thetford Academy

Good1161 pupils
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Elveden Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding89 pupils
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The Pinetree School

Requires Improvement32 pupils
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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils
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Thompson Primary School

Requires Improvement96 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Thompson Hall Retreat
  • College Farm
  • Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast
  • The Bell Hotel
  • The Wereham House Hotel
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • PUDDIN
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • BP Connect
  • BP Filling Station
  • BP Thetford West Filling Station
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Elveden Inn
  • Guildhall and Carnegie Complex
  • Green Dragon
  • ICE
  • J D Wetherspoon Ltd
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Huck's
  • Las Iguanas Elveden
  • Village Diner
  • Anglia House Business Centre
  • B&O
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Parc Market (Inc. Food 2 Go)
  • 7 Days Supermarket Ltd
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • B&M Store
  • Farmfoods Ltd
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Atlantis Fish Bar
  • Croxton Fish Bar
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Full House
  • Mr Chips Thetford Ltd
  • + 11 more