Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

DURHAM WAY, IP24 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM WAY, IP24 1DT.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

31

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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 1DT 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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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in IP24 1DT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.

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

IP24 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Durham Way, 1.1km 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 1DT is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.2% year-on-year. 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00134499 (shared with 5 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 1DT. 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

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 156,500

4 sales · Mean £ 157,000

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

Crime around IP24 1DT is moderate at 68 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order22
Other theft10

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 pupils0.9 km
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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils1.4 km
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The Pinetree School

Requires Improvement32 pupils1.5 km
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Diamond Academy

Inadequate1.5 km
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Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement176 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • BP Filling Station0.6 km
  • BP Thetford West Filling Station0.6 km
  • Let's Meat Butchers0.8 km
  • Zo Zo Creation and Homemade Gifts0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Tavern1.0 km
  • The Warrener0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Easy Cleaning Solutions Limited0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Mama D's Homemade Cuisine Ltd0.2 km
  • Meet Up Cafe0.9 km
  • Servest Food Company1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • P & L Stores0.8 km
  • Reema Foodmarket0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • O Yes!0.8 km
  • Tien-Tien Chinese Take-Away0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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