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Thetford Castle

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About

Thetford Castle ward lies on the northwestern edge of Thetford town, bordering the River Little Ouse. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates, local schools, and community facilities. Its landscape is defined by the large, grassy mounds of the medieval motte and bailey earthworks, which are a scheduled monument and public green space. This open historical site provides views across the surrounding neighbourhoods and river corridor.

The ward's layout integrates this ancient monument with modern housing, creating a distinct environment where history forms part of the everyday scenery. Local amenities include a secondary school and several shops serving the community. Traffic from the nearby A134 influences the area, connecting it to the wider town. The river path offers a route for walking and cycling, linking to Thetford's broader network of open spaces and the town centre beyond.

Area overview

On average Thetford Castle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thetford Castle is £52,851 per year. There are 2 schools in Thetford Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thetford Castle is home to around 6,186 people, with a population density of about 3,567.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thetford Castle Population
6,186
Population density
3,567.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.74(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.4(+68%)
Public order
10.51(+105%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.18(+60%)
Shoplifting
8.73(+28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,421
71.39%
Other White
1,279
20.65%
Other
96
1.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
53
0.86%
Other Asian
48
0.78%
Total population: 6,193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,247
24.33%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,114
21.73%
Level 3 (A level)
834
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
739
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 5,126

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
886
33.17%
Owns with a mortgage
812
30.4%
Owns outright
718
26.88%
Other social rented
144
5.39%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.8%
Total households: 2,671

Property prices in Thetford Castle

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Thetford Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thetford Castle 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 Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached18£227,500
Detached28£287,500
Flats6£128,750
Terraced17£167,000

10 years median price trend in Thetford Castle

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

All postcodes in Thetford Castle

IP242AA

Market Place

IP242AL

Market Place

IP249AX

Market Place

IP242UN

Alder Covert

IP242EE

Lambert's

IP242BB

Riverside Walk

IP242UD

George Road

IP242DP

Castle Street

IP242DF

Lavender Court

IP242YQ

Speedwell Close

IP242UA

Benet Close

IP242DQ

Millington Court

IP242YA

Thyme Close

IP242YG

Juniper Close

IP249AY

King Street

IP242XB

Rosecroft Way

IP242XL

Caraway Road

IP242UG

Peter Drive

IP241BJ

St Nicholas Street

IP242XG

Blackthorn Close

IP242DL

Castle Street

IP242BU

Lime Kiln Lane

IP242ZA

Trafalgar Way

IP241BT

St Nicholas Street

IP242BG

Bridge Street

IP242BS

Sutherland Court

IP242UB

Ethelreda Drive

IP242HD

Redgate

IP242DW

Castle Street

IP242HW

Lime Grove

IP242EX

Green Lane

IP241BP

Minstergate

IP242DB

Norfolk Road

IP243AD

Bridge Street

IP241AD

White Hart Street

IP242BT

Magdalen Street

IP241BL

St Nicholas Street

IP242UQ

Spindle Drive

IP249BQ

Thetford Castle

IP242EP

Ford Street

IP242XZ

Coriander Drive

IP242EH

Old Market Street

IP242EY

Green Lane

IP242YE

Rosecroft Way

IP242HL

Thetford Castle

IP242HH

Melford Bridge Road

IP242XT

Campion Road

IP242DA

Magdalen Street

IP242UH

Hazel Covert

IP242UW

Valerian Rise

IP242ET

Castle Street

IP242TZ

Yarrow Close

IP242YD

Mallow Road

IP242EQ

Old Market Street

IP242BQ

Tanner Street

IP242UF

Lawrence Road

IP242HB

Redgate

IP242UR

Harebell Close

IP242UL

Birch Covert

IP242AN

King Street

IP242TR

Charlock Road

IP242XR

Rosecroft Way

IP242BN

Magdalen Street

IP242BP

Magdalen Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.