IP24 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Albans Way, 1.1km from Newtown in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP24 1DB is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00134501 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ALBANS WAY, IP24 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ALBANS WAY, IP24 1DB.
433
32
£ 42,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP24 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
IP24 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 1DB. The average age is 32.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP24 1DB is moderate at 64 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
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich Road Academy
Redcastle Family School
Drake Primary School
Diamond Academy
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery
The Pinetree School
The Thetford Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Savers Health & Beauty0.9 km
- W H Smith Ltd1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- BP Filling Station0.8 km
- BP Thetford West Filling Station0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Nimmi Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Bellissimo0.9 km
- Central Cafe0.8 km
- Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.8 km
- B&O0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Poundstretcher Ltd0.7 km
- 7 Days Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
- Mini Market0.8 km
- P & L Stores0.9 km
- Poundland Limited1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- USA Chicken0.9 km
- O Yes!0.9 km
- Pizza Plus0.8 km
- Tien-Tien Chinese Take-Away0.3 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Bell Hotel0.8 km
- The Wereham House Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.8 km
- Thomas Paine Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Chase0.9 km
- Thetford Town Football Club0.6 km
- ICE0.9 km
- Railway Tavern0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford0.4 km
- Brandon8.7 km
- Harling Road12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Thetford Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IP241DB · Data under Open Government Licence