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Thetford South

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About

Thetford South is a residential area situated on the southern side of the River Little Ouse, directly opposite the town centre. It primarily consists of post-war housing estates, including a significant number of ex-local authority homes, providing affordable living close to Thetford's amenities and employment zones. The area is bordered by the A11 to the west and contains the large Kilverstone Wildlife Park, a mix of woodland and open heath.

Local infrastructure includes Thetford Academy and several primary schools, serving the area's families. The landscape is characterised by the river corridor and the proximity to Thetford Forest, with pedestrian bridges connecting to the town. The presence of the historic Kilverstone Hall estate grounds offers green space, while the overall environment is shaped by its position between the town, major roads, and the expansive forest to the south.

Area overview

On average Thetford South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thetford South is £45,703 per year. There are 5 schools in Thetford South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thetford South is home to around 8,634 people, with a population density of about 473.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thetford South Population
8,634
Population density
473 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.92(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.29(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.47(+79%)
Shoplifting
9.15(+29%)
Public order
7.07(+36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,269
72.6%
Other White
1,683
19.49%
Other
129
1.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
81
0.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
81
0.94%
Total population: 8,635

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,885
27.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,239
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,006
14.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
970
14.38%
Level 3 (A level)
942
13.97%
Total 16+ residents: 6,744

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
886
25.98%
Owns outright
835
24.49%
Owns with a mortgage
787
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
532
15.6%
Social rents from council
300
8.8%
Total households: 3,410

Property prices in Thetford South

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Thetford South 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 South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£317,500
Flats5£120,000
Semi-Detached11£222,500
Terraced24£180,000

10 years median price trend in Thetford South

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

All postcodes in Thetford South

IP243QS

Burrell Way

IP243AF

Bridge Street

IP243AN

Old Bury Road

IP243ND

Brandon Road

IP243JA

London Road

IP243QG

Thetford Burrell

IP243RH

Stephenson Way

IP243EN

Nunnery Drive

IP243HZ

London Road

IP243JW

Mingay Road

IP243BG

Fulmerston Road

IP243EP

Nunnery Drive

IP243PP

Brandon Road

IP243QJ

Thetford Priory

IP243DX

Tudor Close

IP243DY

Kingsway

IP243JF

Stearne Close

IP243JG

Kimms Belt

IP243NX

St Johns Way

IP243QR

Jubilee Close

IP243DN

Bury Road

IP243HS

Laburnum Grove

IP243JP

Ulfkell Road

IP243NP

St Johns Way

IP243LW

Fulmerston Road

IP243QN

Thetford Priory

IP243AS

Newtown

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

IP243NE

Brandon Road

IP243NQ

Mackenzie 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

IP243NY

St Johns Way

IP243RJ

Stephenson Way

IP243AG

Bridge Street

IP243HD

Almond Grove

IP243NU

St Johns Way

IP243RR

Ash Close

IP243EH

St Michaels Close

IP243GE

Maine Street

IP243LH

Staniforth Road

IP243LJ

Fulmerston Road

IP243NR

St Johns Way

IP242YN

Nightingale Way

IP243AJ

Star Lane

IP243PD

Castleford Close

IP243PW

Canons Close

IP243HX

Goshawk Way

IP243QU

Burrell Way

IP242YR

Partridge Drive

IP243HL

Elm Road

IP243LP

Anglian Close

IP243LU

Bridge Street

IP243RE

Stephenson Way

IP243PN

Brandon Road

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

IP243NN

St Johns Way

IP243PE

Coney Close

IP243PJ

Bury Road

IP243RQ

New England Way

IP243AL

Old Bury Road

IP243QW

New Hampshire Way

IP243DD

Bury Road

Data Sources

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