Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

ABBEY BARNS COURT, IP24 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY BARNS COURT, IP24 1DA.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP24 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £200k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP24 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbey Barns Court, 0.9km 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. 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00134506 (shared with 8 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 1DA. 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

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 205,000

13 sales · Mean £ 211,346

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

IP24 1DA 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 offences79
Criminal damage and arson33
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.4 km
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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils0.7 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

Inadequate1.2 km
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Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement176 pupils1.3 km
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The Pinetree School

Requires Improvement32 pupils1.4 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 Ltd0.7 km
  • Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • J Jones Family Butcher0.6 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 Cafe0.5 km
  • Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.9 km
  • Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • USA Chicken0.6 km
  • Mr Chips Thetford Ltd0.9 km
  • New Golden House Takeaway1.0 km
  • Phoenix House0.8 km
  • Rumbles Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
  • Thomas Paine Hotel0.5 km
  • The Bell Hotel0.6 km
  • The Wereham House Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

15 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Labas0.9 km
  • Roys (Wroxham) Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.5 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford0.2 km
  • Brandon8.9 km
  • Harling Road12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Thetford Rail Station0.3 km