IP24 2FL is a safe, established residential area on Cole Court in Breckland. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 2FL are sourced from Output Area E00134623 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLE COURT, IP24 2FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLE COURT, IP24 2FL.
339
40
£ 42,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP24 2FL spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 2FL. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 165,000
11 sales · Mean £ 157,726
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP24 2FL has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Admirals Academy
Raleigh Infant Academy
The Thetford Academy
Drake Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- A & T Stores0.7 km
- BP Connect0.8 km
- Slimming World0.1 km
- The Iris Cake Company0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Atlantis Fish Bar0.6 km
- Full House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Thetford Garden Centre Ltd0.7 km
- Thetford Raj0.6 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford1.9 km
- Harling Road9.9 km
- Brandon10.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP242FL · Data under Open Government Licence