Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

THE GLADE, IP24 1JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GLADE, IP24 1JS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

264

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP24 1JS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1JS is a sought-after residential area on The Glade, 1.2km from Melford Common in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Boudica ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP24, IP24 1JS offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP24 1JS are sourced from Output Area E00134527 (shared with 7 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 1JS. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

6 sales · Mean £ 217,833

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

IP24 1JS has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime5
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Drake Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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The Thetford Academy

Good1161 pupils0.4 km
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Admirals Academy

Requires Improvement259 pupils0.5 km
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Raleigh Infant Academy

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • A & T Stores0.5 km
  • BP Connect0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.9 km
  • The Iris Cake Company0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.9 km
  • Fun2play Ltd0.8 km
  • The Hub0.2 km
  • Thetford Raj0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Croxton Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Mr Pats Diner1.0 km
  • Full House0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.9 km
  • Thetford Town Football Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Maxi Poli1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford1.0 km
  • Brandon9.6 km
  • Harling Road10.9 km