Postcode IP24 1AD is located in an urban city, within the Thetford Castle ward of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Thetford Central & East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thetford Central & East is £52,851 per year. The nearest station is Thetford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Meadows.
Thetford Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,977 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Thetford Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thetford Central & East is £52,851 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP24 1AD.
Thetford Central & East near IP24 1AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thetford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thetford | N/A | Walking directions to Thetford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Meadows |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £300,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £206,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 24 | £176,250 | £270 |
| Flats | 3 | £140,000 | £243 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 1AD.
In the IP24 1AD postcode area, located within Thetford Central & East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP24 1AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mini Market | 11 White Hart Street, Thetford, IP24 1AA | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Plus Market | 44 King Street, Thetford, IP24 2AP | Walking directions to Euro Plus Market |
| 0.1 mi | Bucharest Supermarket | 42 King Street, Thetford, IP24 2AP | Walking directions to Bucharest Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Kubus | 10 Bridge Street, Thetford, IP24 3AA | Walking directions to Kubus |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Minstergate, Thetford, IP24 1BN | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Breckland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP24 1AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Grahame Middleton
Thetford Castle - Elected 24 Sept 2025
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP24 1AD records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around IP24 1AD in Thetford Central & East is £217,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to IP24 1AD, including Norwich Road Academy (Requires improvement), Thetford Grammar School and The Damara School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP24 1AD is Thetford, about 459 m away.
IP24 1AD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,977 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk covering IP24 1AD is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grahame Middleton (Reform UK).
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.