Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

PAINTER STREET, IP24 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAINTER STREET, IP24 1AR.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP24 1AR spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

IP24 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Painter Street, 0.7km from Newtown in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP24 1AR offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00134492 (shared with 9 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 IP24 1AR. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around IP24 1AR is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences145
Anti-social behaviour72
Criminal damage and arson37
Shoplifting29
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils0.3 km
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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.8 km
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Drake Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Redcastle Family School

Good241 pupils0.9 km
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Diamond Academy

Inadequate1.0 km
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Admirals Academy

Requires Improvement259 pupils1.1 km
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Raleigh Infant Academy

Good178 pupils1.1 km
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Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement176 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • J Jones Family Butcher0.3 km
  • Let's Meat Butchers0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • The Mulberry0.5 km
  • Bellissimo0.3 km
  • Central Cafe0.2 km
  • Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.6 km
  • Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.4 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • USA Chicken0.3 km
  • Mr Chips Thetford Ltd0.5 km
  • New Golden House Takeaway0.6 km
  • Phoenix House0.4 km
  • Rumbles Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
  • Thomas Paine Hotel0.2 km
  • The Bell Hotel0.3 km
  • The Wereham House Hotel0.2 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Green Dragon0.5 km
  • ICE0.3 km
  • Railway Tavern0.3 km
  • The Albion0.7 km
  • Thetford & District Ex-Service & Social Club0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
  • Labas0.5 km
  • Roys (Wroxham) Limited0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.2 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford0.3 km
  • Brandon9.3 km
  • Harling Road11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Thetford Rail Station0.3 km