Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

IP24 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP24 1AZ.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP24 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in IP24 1AZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

IP24 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Newtown in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP24 1AZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00134502 (shared with 5 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 1AZ. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

IP24 1AZ has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences83
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.5 km
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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils0.6 km
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Redcastle Family School

Good241 pupils0.8 km
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Drake Primary School

Good419 pupils1.1 km
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Diamond Academy

Inadequate1.1 km
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Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement176 pupils1.3 km
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The Pinetree School

Requires Improvement32 pupils1.3 km
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Admirals Academy

Requires Improvement259 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • J Jones Family Butcher0.5 km
  • Let's Meat Butchers0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • The Mulberry0.8 km
  • Bellissimo0.6 km
  • Central Cafe0.4 km
  • Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.9 km
  • Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • USA Chicken0.6 km
  • Mr Chips Thetford Ltd0.8 km
  • New Golden House Takeaway0.9 km
  • Phoenix House0.7 km
  • Rumbles Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Thomas Paine Hotel0.4 km
  • The Bell Hotel0.5 km
  • The Wereham House Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Green Dragon0.7 km
  • ICE0.6 km
  • Railway Tavern0.3 km
  • Thetford & District Ex-Service & Social Club0.8 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Labas0.8 km
  • Roys (Wroxham) Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.4 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford0.3 km
  • Brandon9.0 km
  • Harling Road12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Thetford Rail Station0.3 km