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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 moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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 1,341.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
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
54.03(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.23(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.92(+148%)
Shoplifting
12.7(+79%)
Public order
9.81(+89%)
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

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Thetford Burrell area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,600 up to £930,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thetford Burrell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£335,000
Flats5£120,000
Semi-Detached11£222,500
Terraced18£180,000

10 years median price trend in Thetford Burrell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford Burrell.

All postcodes in Thetford Burrell

IP243DQ

Bury Road

IP243DR

Queensway

IP243BZ

Mill Lane

IP243EW

St Barnabas Close

IP243AR

St Marys Court

IP243AX

Old Bury Road

IP243ED

Bury Road

IP243HT

Kestrel Close

IP243JQ

Kimms Belt

IP243JT

Kimms Belt

IP243AP

Bury Road

IP243HA

Fir Road

IP243HW

Elm Road

IP243QE

St Martins Way

IP243QQ

Canons Walk

IP242YS

Woodlark Close

IP243BW

Watermill Green

IP243DF

Bury Road

IP243HQ

Ash Close

IP243JE

Sloane Way

IP243JL

Mingay Road

IP243DL

Bury Road

IP243HG

Ash Close

IP243JU

Kimms Belt

IP243LD

Pine Close

IP243BJ

Nelson Crescent

IP243PZ

St Martins Way

IP243AT

Newtown

IP243LN

Fulmerston Road

IP243RJ

Stephenson Way

IP243AG

Bridge Street

IP243HD

Almond Grove

IP243RR

Ash Close

IP243EH

St Michaels Close

IP243LH

Staniforth Road

IP243LJ

Fulmerston Road

IP242YN

Nightingale Way

IP243AJ

Star Lane

IP243HX

Goshawk Way

IP243QU

Burrell Way

IP242YR

Partridge Drive

IP243HL

Elm Road

IP243LP

Anglian Close

IP243LU

Bridge Street

IP243RE

Stephenson Way

IP242PZ

Nunnery Place

IP243DS

Queensway

IP243PX

St Martins Way

IP243RG

Faraday Place

IP243HJ

Elm Road

IP243JJ

Mingay Road

IP243DG

St Marys Crescent

IP243EG

St Michaels Close

IP243EY

Fir Road

IP243HE

Elm Road

IP243JX

Beech Close

IP243BQ

Saxon Place

IP243PJ

Bury Road

IP243AL

Old Bury Road

IP243DD

Bury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.