IP24 3NW is a safe, established residential area on St Johns Way, 0.4km from Redcastle Furze in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Priory ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP24 3NW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP24 3NW are sourced from Output Area E00134544 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS WAY, IP24 3NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS WAY, IP24 3NW.
280
34
£ 42,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP24 3NW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
IP24 3NW has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP24 3NW. The average age is 33.5. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
7 sales · Mean £ 159,357
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
2 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP24 3NW has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
Redcastle Family School
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy
The Pinetree School
Diamond Academy
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery
Norwich Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Euro Plus Thetford Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- J Jones Family Butcher0.8 km
- Let's Meat Butchers0.1 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Mulberry1.0 km
- Bellissimo0.8 km
- Central Cafe0.8 km
- Dough&Co WoodFired Pizza Thetford and Burger Amour0.7 km
- Cafe Cuthbert1.0 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- USA Chicken0.8 km
- Rumbles Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pine Close Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- O Yes!0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Thomas Paine Hotel0.8 km
- The Bell Hotel0.8 km
- The Wereham House Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- ICE0.8 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- The Warrener0.7 km
- Thetford & District Ex-Service & Social Club0.8 km
- Guildhall and Carnegie Complex1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- B&M Store0.8 km
- Poundstretcher Ltd0.7 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- 7 Days Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
- Maxxi Polii0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thetford0.9 km
- Brandon8.9 km
- Harling Road12.6 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: IP243NW · Data under Open Government Licence