IP24 2BT is a safe, established residential area on Magdalen Street, 0.2km from Melford Common in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Castle ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP24 2BT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 2BT are sourced from Output Area E00134515 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAGDALEN STREET, IP24 2BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALEN STREET, IP24 2BT.
254
46
£ 47,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP24 2BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in IP24 2BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 2BT. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 166,500
1 sales · Mean £ 166,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP24 2BT is moderate at 51 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
Norwich Road Academy
Drake Primary School
Admirals Academy
Raleigh Infant Academy
Diamond Academy
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery
The Thetford Academy
Redcastle Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Full House1.0 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar1.0 km
- USA Chicken0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Plus0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bellissimo0.6 km
- Central Cafe0.7 km
- Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.1 km
- Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.7 km
- The Mulberry0.5 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- A & T Stores1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- BP Connect0.7 km
- Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Black Horse0.2 km
- Guildhall and Carnegie Complex0.5 km
- J D Wetherspoon Ltd0.4 km
- Thetford Conservative Club Ltd0.3 km
- Thetford Town Football Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Poundstretcher Ltd0.7 km
- 7 Days Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- Maxi Poli0.3 km
- Maxxi Polii0.5 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Bell Hotel0.6 km
- The Wereham House Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.8 km
- Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.2 km
- Thomas Paine Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford1.0 km
- Brandon10.0 km
- Harling Road11.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP242BT · Data under Open Government Licence