IP24 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Water Lane, 0.7km from Newtown in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00134506 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER LANE, IP24 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, IP24 1BB.
284
49
£ 42,100 /yr
46%
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 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £251k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 1BB. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 247,500
3 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP24 1BB is above average at 110 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
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Redcastle Family School
Drake Primary School
Diamond Academy
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery
The Pinetree School
Admirals Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- J Jones Family Butcher0.3 km
- Let's Meat Butchers0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Mulberry0.5 km
- Bellissimo0.3 km
- Central Cafe0.2 km
- Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.7 km
- Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.3 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- USA Chicken0.3 km
- Mr Chips Thetford Ltd0.6 km
- New Golden House Takeaway0.7 km
- Phoenix House0.5 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Thomas Paine Hotel0.2 km
- The Bell Hotel0.3 km
- The Wereham House Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Green Dragon0.5 km
- ICE0.3 km
- Railway Tavern0.3 km
- The Albion0.8 km
- Thetford & District Ex-Service & Social Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Labas0.5 km
- Roys (Wroxham) Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford0.4 km
- Brandon9.3 km
- Harling Road11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Thetford Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP241BB · Data under Open Government Licence