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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £280K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Thetford Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £389,000.

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 Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£300,000£271
Semi-Detached16£206,000£290
Terraced24£176,250£270
Flats3£140,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thetford Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£122,000£179,000£153,000
2017£247,250£123,500£170,000£156,000
2018£275,000£120,000£198,000£161,000
2019£247,500£122,000£200,000£162,500
2020£271,000£127,000£182,500£165,000
2021£286,000£130,000£191,000£188,000
2022£322,000£138,000£219,000£212,500
2023£320,000£146,000£235,000£186,500
2024£287,500£133,000£225,500£195,000
2025£290,000£137,500£232,500£195,000
2026£318,000£157,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£200£222£214
2017£233£190£244£242
2018£235£208£235£245
2019£251£201£239£236
2020£250£241£247£237
2021£249£189£265£256
2022£296£217£310£277
2023£278£222£284£276
2024£285£200£278£270
2025£286£243£300£267
2026£258£277£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thetford Castle 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.