Postcode Analysis South Norfolk, East of England

ORCHARD WAY, IP21 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD WAY, IP21 4DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

245

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

IP21 4DF is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 36.8% year-on-year.

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

IP21 4DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Way, 0.3km from Scole in Scole. Administratively it sits within Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole ward and the South Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP21 4DF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 36.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP21 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00137007 (shared with 8 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 IP21 4DF. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

Semi-Detached

£ 158,250

2 sales · Mean £ 158,250

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

IP21 4DF has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary1
Public order1

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Scole Church of England Primary Academy

Good0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crossways Inn0.5 km
  • Scole Sports And Social Club0.1 km
  • Scole Inn0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Scole Village Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss2.6 km
  • Eccles Road17.3 km
  • Attleborough18.8 km