Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

EDINBURGH WAY, IP24 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDINBURGH WAY, IP24 1DS.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP24 1DS 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IP24 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-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 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edinburgh Way, 1.2km 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 1DS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00134497 (shared with 3 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 1DS. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 1,081,406

1 sales · Mean £ 1,081,406

Terraced

£ 123,000

2 sales · Mean £ 123,000

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

Crime around IP24 1DS is moderate at 81 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 offences100
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order22
Other theft11

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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • BP Filling Station0.5 km
  • BP Thetford West Filling Station0.5 km
  • Let's Meat Butchers0.9 km
  • Zo Zo Creation and Homemade Gifts0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • P & L Stores0.9 km
  • Reema Foodmarket0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • O Yes!0.9 km
  • Tien-Tien Chinese Take-Away0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Tavern1.0 km
  • The Warrener0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Easy Cleaning Solutions Limited0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Mama D's Homemade Cuisine Ltd0.1 km
  • Meet Up Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford0.9 km
  • Brandon8.3 km
  • Harling Road12.7 km