Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

PRETTY DRIVE, IP21 4DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRETTY DRIVE, IP21 4DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

245

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP21 4DG's 69% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP21 4DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pretty Drive, 0.3km from Scole in Scole. Administratively it sits within Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP21 4DG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00137007 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP21 4DG. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 188,750

2 sales · Mean £ 188,750

Terraced

£ 97,500

2 sales · Mean £ 97,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP21 4DG has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary1
Public order1

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Scole Church of England Primary Academy

Good0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crossways Inn0.5 km
  • Scole Sports And Social Club0.1 km
  • Scole Inn0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Scole Village Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss2.6 km
  • Eccles Road17.3 km
  • Attleborough18.8 km