IP24 2JR is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Melford Common in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Boudica ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
For serious buyers, IP24 2JR is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 2JR are sourced from Output Area E00134530 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP24 2JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP24 2JR.
287
40
£ 47,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP24 2JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
IP24 2JR is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 2JR. The average age is 39.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP24 2JR has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Admirals Academy
Raleigh Infant Academy
Drake Primary School
The Thetford Academy
Norwich Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- A & T Stores0.3 km
- BP Connect0.2 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
- The Iris Cake Company0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway0.7 km
- O Cabaz1.0 km
- The Hub0.7 km
- The Salvation Army0.9 km
- Thetford Raj0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Atlantis Fish Bar0.3 km
- Croxton Fish Bar0.6 km
- Full House0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- The Albion0.9 km
- The Black Horse0.8 km
- Thetford Conservative Club Ltd0.9 km
- Thetford Town Football Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Londis0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford1.1 km
- Brandon9.9 km
- Harling Road10.8 km
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Postcode Profile: IP242JR · Data under Open Government Licence