Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

SPINDLE DRIVE, IP24 2UQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPINDLE DRIVE, IP24 2UQ.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP24 2UQ spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. 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 2UQ is a sought-after residential area on Spindle Drive, 1.0km from Melford Common in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Castle ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP24 2UQ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP24 2UQ are sourced from Output Area E00169880 (shared with 4 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 2UQ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 128,000

23 sales · Mean £ 127,934

Terraced

£ 210,000

7 sales · Mean £ 217,285

Detached

£ 285,000

3 sales · Mean £ 268,333

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

IP24 2UQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Criminal damage and arson12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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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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Drake Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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The Thetford Academy

Good1161 pupils1.2 km
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Norwich Road Academy

Requires Improvement342 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • A & T Stores0.5 km
  • BP Connect0.3 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • The Iris Cake Company0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway1.0 km
  • Thetford Garden Centre Ltd1.0 km
  • Thetford Raj0.5 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Full House0.5 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford1.6 km
  • Harling Road10.3 km
  • Brandon10.5 km