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Thetford North

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About

Thetford North sits on the northern edge of the market town, characterised by residential streets and proximity to open heathland. The area includes a mix of housing, from post-war estates to more recent developments, with local amenities serving the community.

The landscape is shaped by the nearby Thetford Forest, with the River Little Ouse forming a natural boundary. A distinctive network of pedestrian and cycle paths, known as the 'Riverside Walk', follows the waterway through the town, connecting green spaces.

Area overview

On average Thetford North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 37.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thetford North is £45,180 per year. There are 1 schools in Thetford North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thetford North is home to around 5,933 people, with a population density of about 692.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thetford North Population
5,933
Population density
692.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.38(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.72(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.81(+102%)
Other theft
7.75(+42%)
Public order
7.42(+45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,022
67.78%
Other White
1,432
24.13%
Other
88
1.48%
White and Black African (mixed)
78
1.31%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
52
0.88%
Total population: 5,934

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,335
29.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
725
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
710
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
688
15.09%
Level 3 (A level)
612
13.42%
Total 16+ residents: 4,559

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
694
29.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
21.58%
Owns with a mortgage
465
19.83%
Owns outright
402
17.14%
Social rents from council
223
9.51%
Total households: 2,345

Property prices in Thetford North

Median price£187,500
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £240K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Thetford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £325,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£315,000£246
Semi-Detached5£240,000£232
Terraced16£165,500£204
Flats5£100,000£231

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thetford North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,500£95,000£199,000£129,500
2017£225,000£107,125£160,000£146,500
2018£255,000£89,875£179,500£145,000
2019£272,500£115,000£185,000£145,000
2020£275,000£114,250£159,500£150,000
2021£275,000£100,000£202,500£183,000
2022£324,500£122,000£256,250£170,000
2023£320,000£129,375£250,000£184,500
2024£282,500£131,250£185,000£180,000
2025£307,500£97,000£249,000£186,250
2026£100,000£240,000£184,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£202£179£152
2017£249£234£197£156
2018£205£209£213£168
2019£219£249£209£171
2020£218£210£201£167
2021£247£222£198£197
2022£281£231£272£197
2023£225£233£240£205
2024£247£211£223£186
2025£236£232£228£204
2026£179£239£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thetford North 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.