IP24 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.8km from Newtown in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP24 1AH offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00134492 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, IP24 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, IP24 1AH.
301
43
£ 42,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP24 1AH spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 1AH. The average age is 42.5. 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: 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
£ 120,500
6 sales · Mean £ 125,666
Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
2 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP24 1AH is moderate at 87 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
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Drake Primary School
Redcastle Family School
Admirals Academy
Raleigh Infant Academy
Diamond Academy
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- J Jones Family Butcher0.3 km
- Let's Meat Butchers1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Mulberry0.6 km
- Bellissimo0.4 km
- Central Cafe0.3 km
- Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.6 km
- Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.4 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- USA Chicken0.4 km
- Mr Chips Thetford Ltd0.6 km
- New Golden House Takeaway0.7 km
- Phoenix House0.5 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.5 km
- Thomas Paine Hotel0.3 km
- The Bell Hotel0.3 km
- The Wereham House Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Green Dragon0.5 km
- ICE0.4 km
- Railway Tavern0.2 km
- The Albion0.8 km
- Thetford & District Ex-Service & Social Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Labas0.6 km
- Roys (Wroxham) Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford0.3 km
- Brandon9.3 km
- Harling Road11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Thetford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP241AH · Data under Open Government Licence