IP25 6BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Queensway, 1.4km from Neaton in Watton. Administratively it sits within Watton ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 26.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP25 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00134609 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENSWAY, IP25 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSWAY, IP25 6BL.
249
51
£ 42,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
IP25 6BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £217k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 26.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP25 6BL. The average age is 51.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 212,500
6 sales · Mean £ 201,666
Detached
£ 205,000
7 sales · Mean £ 196,428
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
5 sales · Mean £ 189,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
IP25 6BL has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School
Wayland Academy
Watton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd0.7 km
- Transylvania0.6 km
- Watton Bakery0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- M Brooks Butchers0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Crown Hotel0.6 km
- The Crown0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe Contrast0.6 km
- Pizza Plus0.6 km
- Shou Coffee0.6 km
- Watton Christian Community Centre0.5 km
- Italian Job0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chopsticks0.6 km
- Great China0.7 km
- Little Gary's Plaice Ltd0.6 km
- Express Fish Bar0.6 km
- Atlantis Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The King's Arms0.7 km
- Gold Leaf Catering0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Labas0.7 km
- Labas Shop Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The Factory Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harling Road13.8 km
- Eccles Road14.7 km
- Attleborough14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: IP256BL · Data under Open Government Licence