Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

STEPHENSON WAY, IP24 3RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSON WAY, IP24 3RU.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 42,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP24 3RU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP24 3RU has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

IP24 3RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stephenson Way, 0.6km from Redcastle Furze in Thetford. Administratively it sits within Thetford Burrell ward and the South West Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP24 3RU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for IP24 3RU are sourced from Output Area E00134546 (shared with 26 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 3RU. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around IP24 3RU is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting45
Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Redcastle Family School

Good241 pupils0.8 km
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The Pinetree School

Requires Improvement32 pupils0.9 km
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Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery

Requires Improvement176 pupils1.1 km
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Diamond Academy

Inadequate1.2 km
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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Requires Improvement386 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Let's Meat Butchers0.8 km
  • Thetford Foodbank0.9 km
  • Greggs PLC0.1 km
  • The Burrell Shop0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • B&M Store0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.1 km
  • P & L Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Warrener0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Meet n Eat0.7 km
  • Meet Up Cafe0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.3 km
  • The Engine Room0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Pine Close Takeaway0.7 km
  • O Yes!0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thetford1.9 km
  • Brandon8.9 km
  • Harling Road13.4 km