IP24 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Monksgate, 0.9km from Newtown in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP24, IP24 1BX offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 23.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00134506 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MONKSGATE, IP24 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MONKSGATE, IP24 1BX.
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 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 1BX. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 309,000
8 sales · Mean £ 305,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP24 1BX is moderate at 62 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
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich Road 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 Ltd0.7 km
- Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- J Jones Family Butcher0.7 km
- Let's Meat Butchers0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Mulberry0.9 km
- Bellissimo0.7 km
- Central Cafe0.6 km
- Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway1.0 km
- Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.6 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- USA Chicken0.7 km
- Mr Chips Thetford Ltd0.9 km
- Phoenix House0.9 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
- Thomas Paine Hotel0.5 km
- The Bell Hotel0.6 km
- The Wereham House Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Green Dragon0.9 km
- ICE0.7 km
- Railway Tavern0.4 km
- Thetford & District Ex-Service & Social Club0.9 km
- The Black Horse1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
- Labas0.9 km
- Roys (Wroxham) Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford0.3 km
- Brandon8.9 km
- Harling Road12.1 km
Bus Stops
- Thetford Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP241BX · Data under Open Government Licence