Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

IP24 2JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP24 2JR.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Admirals Academy

Requires Improvement259 pupils0.1 km
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Raleigh Infant Academy

Good178 pupils0.1 km
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Drake Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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The Thetford Academy

Good1161 pupils0.7 km
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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • A & T Stores0.3 km
  • BP Connect0.2 km
  • Slimming World0.8 km
  • The Iris Cake Company0.3 km
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Croxton Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Full House0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pink Cottage Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

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
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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