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Thetford Burrell

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About

Thetford Burrell ward encompasses the northern residential areas of Thetford, bordering the River Thet and the vast Thetford Forest to the north. The ward is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, local schools, and community facilities, serving as a key residential district. Its landscape is marked by the transition from urban development to the protected heathland and pine woods of the Breckland environment.

A notable feature is the presence of the Charles Burrell Museum, housed in a historic former steam engine works, which speaks to the town's industrial heritage. The ward provides direct pedestrian and cycle access into the forest for recreation. Residential streets are functional, with a mix of property types catering to a range of households, forming a quiet, community-focused part of the larger market town.

Area overview

On average Thetford Burrell has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 36.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thetford Burrell is £45,703 per year. There are 3 schools in Thetford Burrell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thetford Burrell is home to around 6,219 people, with a population density of about 1,341 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thetford Burrell Population
6,219
Population density
1,341 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.44(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.88(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.02(+105%)
Shoplifting
11.1(+62%)
Public order
8.2(+60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,548
73.18%
Other White
1,211
19.49%
Other
68
1.09%
White and Black African (mixed)
65
1.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
60
0.97%
Total population: 6,215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,376
28.35%
Level 4 qualifications or above
873
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
737
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
714
14.71%
Level 3 (A level)
670
13.8%
Total 16+ residents: 4,854

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
689
27.55%
Owns outright
587
23.47%
Owns with a mortgage
577
23.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
13.83%
Social rents from council
247
9.88%
Total households: 2,501

Property prices in Thetford Burrell

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £242K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £220 per square foot) in Thetford Burrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thetford Burrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£390,000£285
Semi-Detached12£212,500£215
Terraced17£176,500£214
Flats2£120,750£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thetford Burrell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford Burrell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£77,000£153,750£147,500
2017£290,000£117,500£162,500£145,000
2018£287,500£102,500£177,000£151,000
2019£315,000£112,500£180,000£150,000
2020£285,000£110,000£155,000£146,250
2021£324,000£107,500£177,000£153,000
2022£364,000£118,000£215,000£170,000
2023£353,000£110,500£185,000£190,000
2024£330,000£110,000£211,000£170,000
2025£322,500£124,250£223,750£181,000
2026£407,500£90,000£200,000£175,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford Burrell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford Burrell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£163£176£155
2017£213£205£187£160
2018£236£209£175£158
2019£220£202£178£167
2020£247£218£183£161
2021£251£190£184£172
2022£303£187£232£194
2023£301£235£206£218
2024£243£192£208£192
2025£270£230£230£197
2026£292£174£206£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford Burrell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thetford Burrell in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.