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IP24 2BF

Hitchcock Close

Thetford Priory

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Detailed insights for IP24 2BF

Overview

Postcode IP24 2BF 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 Central & East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Castle Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Thetford Central & East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Thetford Central & East has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.8%

Approximately 13.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Thetford Central & East is £52,851 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from IP24 2BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Thetford Central & East near IP24 2BF 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 2BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Thetford

N/A

Walking directions to Thetford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP24 2BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCastle ParkMediumWalking directions to Castle Park
0.3 miUpper Melford CommonMediumWalking directions to Upper Melford Common
0.4 miLower Melford CommonSmallWalking directions to Lower Melford Common

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
5,547.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.24(-23%)
Shoplifting
13.33(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.27(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.85(-24%)
Drugs
3.64(+26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
74.57%
Other White
82
20.25%
Other
8
1.98%
Chinese
3
0.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.74%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
26.54%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.58%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
30.92%
Owns with a mortgage
43
28.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
26.32%
Other social rented
18
11.84%
Social rents from council
3
1.97%
Total households: 152

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 2BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 2BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202612, Orchard Way, Thetford, IP24 2JFDetachedFreehold£330,000
19 Dec 20258, Glebe Close, Thetford, IP24 2LJTerracedFreehold£204,000
12 Dec 202538A, Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2JEDetachedFreehold£340,000
03 Feb 202520B, Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2JATerracedFreehold£200,000
22 Feb 202527, Chalk Close, Thetford, IP24 2JBTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the IP24 2BF postcode area, located within Thetford Central & East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP24 2BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNorwich Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryDrake Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRaleigh Infant AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP24 2BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP24 2BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsLime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BUWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miAldiLime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BUWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miMaxi Poli12 Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BUWalking directions to Maxi Poli
0.3 miTesco Express9-11 Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2HTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miO CabazEarls Street, Thetford, IP24 2ADWalking directions to O Cabaz

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 2BF, 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 Central & EastE02005518
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Breckland 016BE01026469
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced2008-09-01

Frequently asked questions about IP24 2BF

Is IP24 2BF (Thetford Central & East) safe?

The area around IP24 2BF records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near IP24 2BF?

The median sale price around IP24 2BF in Thetford Central & East is £204,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP24 2BF?

There are 12 schools close to IP24 2BF, including Norwich Road Academy (Requires improvement), Drake Primary School (Good) and Raleigh Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP24 2BF?

The closest station to IP24 2BF is Thetford, about 731 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP24 2BF?

IP24 2BF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP24 2BF (Thetford Central & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk covering IP24 2BF 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.