Postcode IP24 2AJ 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 167.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thetford Central & East is £52,851 per year. The nearest station is Thetford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Castle Park.
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 167.4 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 2AJ.
Thetford Central & East near IP24 2AJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thetford | N/A | Walking directions to Thetford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.2 mi | Upper Melford Common | Medium | Walking directions to Upper Melford Common |
| 0.4 mi | Lower Melford Common | Small | Walking directions to Lower Melford Common |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Thetford Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £133,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thetford Castle
In the IP24 2AJ 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 2AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | O Cabaz | Earls Street, Thetford, IP24 2AD | Walking directions to O Cabaz |
| 0 mi | Labas | Market Place, Thetford, IP24 2AL | Walking directions to Labas |
| 0 mi | Stars 'n' Jars | 14 Castle Street, Thetford, IP24 2DW | Walking directions to Stars 'n' Jars |
| 0.1 mi | Roys | Guildhall Street, Thetford, IP24 2DT | Walking directions to Roys |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 14 Well Street, Thetford, IP24 2BL | Walking directions to Premier |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.