Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

LINCOLN WAY, IP24 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINCOLN WAY, IP24 1DQ.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP24 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, IP24 1DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

IP24 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lincoln Way, 1.2km from Newtown in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP24 1DQ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00134501 (shared with 4 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 1DQ. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 133,500

5 sales · Mean £ 132,900

Semi-Detached

£ 132,000

2 sales · Mean £ 132,000

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

Crime around IP24 1DQ is moderate at 71 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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Anti-social behaviour56
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order22
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.3 km
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Redcastle Family School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils1.1 km
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Drake Primary School

Good419 pupils1.3 km
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Diamond Academy

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Nimmi Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Central Cafe0.9 km
  • Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour1.0 km
  • Anglia House Business Centre1.0 km
  • Mingchangs0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.9 km
  • Mini Market0.9 km
  • P & L Stores0.9 km
  • Reema Foodmarket0.2 km
  • Wilko Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BP Filling Station0.7 km
  • BP Thetford West Filling Station0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Let's Meat Butchers0.9 km
  • Zo Zo Creation and Homemade Gifts0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel1.0 km
  • The Wereham House Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.9 km
  • Thomas Paine Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Chase1.0 km
  • Thetford Town Football Club0.7 km
  • Railway Tavern0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • O Yes!0.9 km
  • Pizza Plus0.9 km
  • Tien-Tien Chinese Take-Away0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford0.5 km
  • Brandon8.5 km
  • Harling Road12.3 km