Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

PRIORY PARK, IP24 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY PARK, IP24 1AU.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP24 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP24 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Priory Park, 0.9km from Newtown in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP24 1AU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £271k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00134506 (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 IP24 1AU. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 252,500

10 sales · Mean £ 259,050

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

Crime around IP24 1AU is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Criminal damage and arson22
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils0.6 km
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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.6 km
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Redcastle Family School

Good241 pupils0.9 km
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Drake Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Diamond Academy

Inadequate1.2 km
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Admirals Academy

Requires Improvement259 pupils1.2 km
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Raleigh Infant Academy

Good178 pupils1.2 km
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The Thetford Academy

Good1161 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Savers Health & Beauty0.6 km
  • W H Smith Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • Guildhall and Carnegie Complex0.8 km
  • J D Wetherspoon Ltd0.8 km
  • The Chase0.7 km
  • Thetford Conservative Club Ltd0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Nimmi Indian Cuisine0.4 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Bellissimo0.6 km
  • Central Cafe0.5 km
  • Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.4 km
  • 7 Days Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Maxi Poli0.7 km
  • Maxxi Polii0.7 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • USA Chicken0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • O Yes!0.9 km
  • Pizza Plus0.4 km
  • The Kiosk Thetford0.8 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel0.5 km
  • The Wereham House Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
  • Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Thomas Paine Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford0.1 km
  • Brandon9.0 km
  • Harling Road11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Thetford Rail Station0.1 km