Postcode IP24 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Thetford Priory area of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Thetford North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thetford North is £45,180 per year. The median sale price in Thetford Priory is £190,000 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,000 and £256,250. The nearest station is Thetford, about 0.2 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 North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,124 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Thetford North has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thetford North is £45,180 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP24 1BA.
Thetford North near IP24 1BA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Thetford Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £298,500 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £242,500 | £208 |
| Terraced | 20 | £180,000 | £207 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 | £231 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £95,000 | £172,000 | £128,000 |
| 2017 | £256,000 | £111,250 | £150,000 | £139,000 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £98,875 | £172,250 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £264,000 | £115,000 | £182,500 | £147,000 |
| 2020 | £283,000 | £122,750 | £210,000 | £147,500 |
| 2021 | £305,750 | £100,000 | £214,000 | £168,000 |
| 2022 | £332,000 | £133,500 | £238,125 | £166,000 |
| 2023 | £315,000 | £138,750 | £242,500 | £176,500 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £131,250 | £240,000 | £179,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £240,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £99,000 | £241,250 | £188,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £202 | £166 | £141 |
| 2017 | £221 | £230 | £166 | £154 |
| 2018 | £210 | £213 | £191 | £170 |
| 2019 | £201 | £244 | £202 | £166 |
| 2020 | £221 | £207 | £200 | £166 |
| 2021 | £237 | £222 | £213 | £196 |
| 2022 | £263 | £259 | £228 | £199 |
| 2023 | £248 | £248 | £232 | £224 |
| 2024 | £249 | £211 | £218 | £194 |
| 2025 | £244 | £234 | £228 | £203 |
| 2026 | £252 | £209 | £219 | £206 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 1BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | 1, New Road, Thetford, IP24 1AN | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Honey Bee Garden, 29, Painter Street, Thetford, IP24 1AR | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 43, Old Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1AF | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 3, Crown House Close, Thetford, IP24 1AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 32, Station Road, Thetford, IP24 1AH | Terraced | Freehold | £167,000 |
In the IP24 1BA postcode area, located within Thetford North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Norwich Road Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
Norwich Road Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Oct 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Damara School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Sept 2025. | |
The Damara School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Sept 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Drake Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
Drake Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Mar 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP24 1BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 9-11 Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2HT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Market | 11 White Hart Street, Thetford, IP24 1AA | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Minstergate, Thetford, IP24 1BN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Plus Market | 44 King Street, Thetford, IP24 2AP | Walking directions to Euro Plus Market |
| 0.2 mi | Bucharest Supermarket | 42 King Street, Thetford, IP24 2AP | Walking directions to Bucharest Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Breckland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP24 1BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Westman
Thetford Priory - Elected 1 May 2025
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP24 1BA records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IP24 1BA in Thetford Priory is £190,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to IP24 1BA, including Norwich Road Academy (Good), The Damara School (Good) and Drake Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP24 1BA is Thetford, about 331 m away.
IP24 1BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,124 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 1BA is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Westman (Reform UK).