IP24 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ely Way, 1.3km from Redcastle Furze in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP24 1DR is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00134499 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELY WAY, IP24 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY WAY, IP24 1DR.
374
31
£ 42,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP24 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IP24 1DR has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 1DR. The average age is 31.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
12 sales · Mean £ 141,541
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP24 1DR is moderate at 86 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
Redcastle Family School
Norwich Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- BP Filling Station0.4 km
- BP Thetford West Filling Station0.4 km
- Zo Zo Creation and Homemade Gifts0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Thetford Town Football Club1.0 km
- Railway Tavern0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Reema Foodmarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Tien-Tien Chinese Take-Away0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Easy Cleaning Solutions Limited0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Mama D's Homemade Cuisine Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford0.8 km
- Brandon8.2 km
- Harling Road12.6 km
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Postcode Profile: IP241DR · Data under Open Government Licence