Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

IP25 6AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP25 6AF.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP25 6AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP25 6AF spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP25 6AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Neaton in Watton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Watton ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 IP25 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00134615 (shared with 28 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 IP25 6AF. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

IP25 6AF has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Shoplifting8

school Local Schools

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Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Good286 pupils0.4 km
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Watton Junior School

Inadequate248 pupils0.5 km
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Wayland Academy

Requires Improvement540 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd0.2 km
  • Transylvania0.1 km
  • Watton Bakery0.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • M Brooks Butchers0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crown Hotel0.1 km
  • The Crown0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Contrast0.1 km
  • Pizza Plus0.1 km
  • Shou Coffee0.1 km
  • Watton Christian Community Centre0.1 km
  • The T Bar0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chopsticks0.2 km
  • Great China0.2 km
  • Little Gary's Plaice Ltd0.0 km
  • Express Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The King's Arms0.2 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Labas0.1 km
  • Labas Shop Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Factory Shop0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road14.3 km
  • Attleborough14.9 km
  • Eccles Road15.0 km