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.
EDINBURGH WAY, IP24 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDINBURGH WAY, IP24 1DS.
340
33
£ 42,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Redcastle Family School
Norwich Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- P & L Stores0.9 km
- Reema Foodmarket0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- O Yes!0.9 km
- Tien-Tien Chinese Take-Away0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- The Warrener0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: IP241DS · Data under Open Government Licence