Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

DORRS DRIVE, IP25 6HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORRS DRIVE, IP25 6HB.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP25 6HB's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £615k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

IP25 6HB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dorrs Drive, 0.1km from Neaton in Watton. Administratively it sits within Watton ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP25 6HB is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP25 6HB are sourced from Output Area E00134610 (shared with 7 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 6HB. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

4 sales · Mean £ 568,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

IP25 6HB has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Watton Junior School

Inadequate248 pupils1.2 km
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Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Good286 pupils1.3 km
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Wayland Academy

Requires Improvement540 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd0.8 km
  • Transylvania0.9 km
  • Watton Bakery0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • M Brooks Butchers0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crown Hotel0.8 km
  • The Crown0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Contrast0.9 km
  • Pizza Plus1.0 km
  • Shou Coffee0.9 km
  • Watton Christian Community Centre1.0 km
  • The T Bar0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chopsticks1.0 km
  • Great China0.8 km
  • Little Gary's Plaice Ltd0.9 km
  • Express Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The King's Arms0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Labas0.8 km
  • Labas Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Factory Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dereham Market Place14.2 km
  • Harling Road14.7 km
  • Attleborough14.8 km