Postcode IP24 1BQ 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 £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,000 and £255,000. The nearest station is Thetford, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 3.8% 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 1BQ.
Thetford North near IP24 1BQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thetford | N/A | Walking directions to Thetford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | Boudicca Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Boudicca Pocket Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £223 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 | 8 | £241,250 | £220 |
| 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 1BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | 4, Abbey Green, Thetford, IP24 1BQ | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 49, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, IP24 1BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 36, Abbeygate, Thetford, IP24 1AY | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 1 - 3, Water Lane, Thetford, IP24 1BB | Detached | Freehold | £176,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 9, Suffolk Court, Painter Street, Thetford, IP24 1AT | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the IP24 1BQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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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| 0.4 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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| 0.4 mi | Primary | The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Mar 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP24 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Minstergate, Thetford, IP24 1BN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Monte Cristo | Minstergate, Thetford, IP24 1BN | Walking directions to Monte Cristo |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Market | 11 White Hart Street, Thetford, IP24 1AA | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 9-11 Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2HT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kubus | 10 Bridge Street, Thetford, IP24 3AA | Walking directions to Kubus |
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 1BQ, 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 1BQ 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 1BQ in Thetford Priory is £190,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to IP24 1BQ, including Norwich Road Academy (Good), The Damara School (Good) and The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP24 1BQ is Thetford, about 238 m away.
IP24 1BQ 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 1BQ is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Westman (Reform UK).