Postcode insights

IP24 1DZ

Chester Way

Thetford Priory

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Detailed insights for IP24 1DZ

Overview

Postcode IP24 1DZ is located in an urban city, within the Thetford Priory ward of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the Thetford North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thetford North is £45,180 per year. The nearest station is Thetford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Meadows.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Thetford North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,938 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Thetford North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.9%

Approximately 43.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Thetford North is £45,180 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP24 1DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Thetford North near IP24 1DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Thetford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP24 1DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Thetford

N/A

Walking directions to Thetford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP24 1DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAbbey MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Abbey Meadows
0.2 miAbbey MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Abbey Meadows

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
3,850 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.85(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.13(+230%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.64(+225%)
Public order
13.46(+163%)
Other theft
13.01(+138%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
67.89%
Other White
95
24.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.57%
Chinese
5
1.31%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.31%
Total population: 383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
30.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
56
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
12.46%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
31.82%
Owns outright
24
18.18%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.67%
Social rents from council
16
12.12%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Thetford Priory

Median price£204,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £260K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Thetford Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £350,000.

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 Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£307,500£246
Semi-Detached6£244,750£225
Terraced23£174,000£206
Flats6£105,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thetford Priory

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£168,500
2026£292,500£100,000£249,500£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford Priory.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£195
2026£315£179£239£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford Priory.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thetford Priory in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 1DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 1DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 202624, Chester Way, Thetford, IP24 1DZTerracedFreehold£158,000
12 Jun 202542, Chester Way, Thetford, IP24 1DZDetachedFreehold£140,000
04 Jul 202529, Coventry Way, Thetford, IP24 1DXTerracedFreehold£150,000
24 Apr 2026128, Canterbury Way, Thetford, IP24 1EFTerracedFreehold£120,000
12 Jun 202511, Durham Way, Thetford, IP24 1DTTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the IP24 1DZ postcode area, located within Thetford North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP24 1DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCompass Community School Eld ParkOther independent special school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryThe Bishop's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryRedcastle Family SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP24 1DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP24 1DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis51 York Way, Thetford, IP24 1EJWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLondis103/104 Canons' Walk, Thetford, IP24 3PTWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miLondisA11 Bypass, Thetford, IP24 1QNWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Breckland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,811
Band C£2,070
Band D£2,329
Band E£2,846
Band F£3,364
Band G£3,881
Band H£4,657

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP24 1DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Westman

Thetford Priory - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Terry Jermy

South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBrecklandE07000143
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth West NorfolkE14001497
WardThetford PrioryE05010261
ParishThetfordE04013163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thetford NorthE02005517
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Breckland 015CE01026467
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP24 1DZ

Is IP24 1DZ (Thetford North) safe?

The area around IP24 1DZ records about 137 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near IP24 1DZ?

The median sale price around IP24 1DZ in Thetford North is £204,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP24 1DZ?

There are 9 schools close to IP24 1DZ, including Compass Community School Eld Park, The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and Redcastle Family School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP24 1DZ?

The closest station to IP24 1DZ is Thetford, about 851 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP24 1DZ?

IP24 1DZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,938 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP24 1DZ (Thetford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk covering IP24 1DZ is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Westman (Reform UK).

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.