IP24 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Claxton Close, 0.7km from Melford Common in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00134492 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAXTON CLOSE, IP24 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAXTON CLOSE, IP24 1BA.
301
43
£ 42,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IP24 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP24 1BA is above average at 93 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.
school Local Schools
Norwich Road Academy
Drake Primary School
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Redcastle Family School
Diamond Academy
Admirals Academy
Raleigh Infant Academy
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Bellissimo0.3 km
- Central Cafe0.2 km
- Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.5 km
- Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.4 km
- The Mulberry0.5 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- USA Chicken0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- O Yes!1.0 km
- Pizza Plus0.2 km
- The Kiosk Thetford0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- J Jones Family Butcher0.3 km
- Let's Meat Butchers1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Black Horse0.5 km
- Guildhall and Carnegie Complex0.4 km
- J D Wetherspoon Ltd0.4 km
- The Chase0.6 km
- Thetford Conservative Club Ltd0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Poundstretcher Ltd0.3 km
- 7 Days Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Maxi Poli0.3 km
- Maxxi Polii0.4 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Bell Hotel0.3 km
- The Wereham House Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.4 km
- Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
- Thomas Paine Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford0.4 km
- Brandon9.4 km
- Harling Road11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Thetford Rail Station0.3 km
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