Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

WEST ROAD, IP25 6AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST ROAD, IP25 6AU.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP25 6AU 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP25 6AU has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

IP25 6AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Road, 1.2km from Neaton in Watton. Administratively it sits within Watton ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP25 6AU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k. 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 IP25 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00134595 (shared with 7 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 IP25 6AU. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

6 sales · Mean £ 215,500

Terraced

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

IP25 6AU has low crime rates — 33 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Good286 pupils0.0 km
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Wayland Academy

Requires Improvement540 pupils0.2 km
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Watton Junior School

Inadequate248 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd0.5 km
  • Transylvania0.4 km
  • Watton Bakery0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • M Brooks Butchers0.5 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crown Hotel0.4 km
  • The Crown0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Contrast0.4 km
  • Pizza Plus0.4 km
  • Shou Coffee0.4 km
  • Watton Christian Community Centre0.4 km
  • The T Bar1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Chopsticks0.4 km
  • Great China0.5 km
  • Little Gary's Plaice Ltd0.4 km
  • Express Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The King's Arms0.5 km
  • Gold Leaf Catering0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Labas0.5 km
  • Labas Shop Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Factory Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road14.0 km
  • Eccles Road14.8 km
  • Attleborough14.9 km