IP24 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Station Lane, 1.0km from Newtown in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Boudica ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP24 1AS 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00169886 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION LANE, IP24 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION LANE, IP24 1AS.
331
39
£ 42,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP24 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, IP24 1AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1AS. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP24 1AS has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
The Thetford Academy
Diamond Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
- W H Smith Ltd0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Black Horse0.8 km
- Guildhall and Carnegie Complex0.8 km
- J D Wetherspoon Ltd0.8 km
- The Chase0.8 km
- Thetford Conservative Club Ltd0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Nimmi Indian Cuisine0.5 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Bellissimo0.7 km
- Central Cafe0.5 km
- Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Poundstretcher Ltd0.5 km
- 7 Days Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Maxi Poli0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- USA Chicken0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Pizza Plus0.5 km
- The Kiosk Thetford0.8 km
- Tien-Tien Chinese Take-Away0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Bell Hotel0.6 km
- The Wereham House Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
- Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Thomas Paine Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford0.1 km
- Brandon9.1 km
- Harling Road11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Thetford Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: IP241AS · Data under Open Government Licence