Postcode Analysis Breckland, East of England

GARDEN CLOSE, IP25 6DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDEN CLOSE, IP25 6DP.

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Population

428

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP25 6DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.4% year-on-year.

home £226,857 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP25 6DP is a safe, established residential area on Garden Close, 0.6km from Watton Green in Watton. Administratively it sits within Watton ward and the Mid Norfolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP25 6DP represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, up 14.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP25 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00187898 (shared with 9 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 6DP. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 257,500

2 sales · Mean £ 257,500

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

4 sales · Mean £ 231,750

Detached

£ 190,000

8 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

IP25 6DP has low crime rates — 19 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Wayland Academy

Requires Improvement540 pupils1.1 km
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Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School

Good286 pupils1.2 km
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Watton Junior School

Inadequate248 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • The Norfolk Gift Company Ltd0.9 km
  • Cats Candy Box0.9 km
  • Corner Story Ltd0.9 km
  • Stone Willys0.8 km
  • Watton Country Market1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Crown Hotel1.0 km
  • The Crown1.0 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Factory Shop1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Labas Shop Ltd1.0 km
  • Labas1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Watton Pentecostal Church0.9 km
  • Italian Job1.0 km
  • The T Bar0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Atlantis Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Favourite Pizza & Chicken0.9 km
  • Great China0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The King's Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harling Road13.7 km
  • Attleborough13.9 km
  • Eccles Road14.1 km