Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

GLOUCESTER WAY, IP24 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER WAY, IP24 1DL.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP24 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IP24 1DL has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

IP24 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gloucester Way, 1.3km from Redcastle Furze in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP24 1DL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00134498 (shared with 2 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 1DL. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 122,000

5 sales · Mean £ 129,600

Detached

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

Crime around IP24 1DL is moderate at 85 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.

Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour56
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order22
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils0.4 km
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Redcastle Family School

Good241 pupils1.1 km
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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils1.3 km
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Drake Primary School

Good419 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • BP Filling Station0.5 km
  • BP Thetford West Filling Station0.5 km
  • Zo Zo Creation and Homemade Gifts0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Thetford Town Football Club0.9 km
  • Railway Tavern0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Reema Foodmarket0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Tien-Tien Chinese Take-Away0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Easy Cleaning Solutions Limited0.4 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Mama D's Homemade Cuisine Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford0.8 km
  • Brandon8.3 km
  • Harling Road12.5 km