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IP24 2EU

The Meadows

Thetford Castle

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Detailed insights for IP24 2EU

Overview

Postcode IP24 2EU 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 166.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Willows Open Space.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Thetford Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from IP24 2EU.

Flood risk

Low

Thetford Central & East near IP24 2EU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Thetford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP24 2EU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Thetford

N/A

Walking directions to Thetford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP24 2EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe Willows Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to The Willows Open Space
0.3 miCastle ParkMediumWalking directions to Castle Park
0.2 miUpper Melford CommonMediumWalking directions to Upper Melford Common

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
2,235.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.15(+170%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.01(+280%)
Public order
23.86(+366%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.98(+230%)
Shoplifting
14.81(+117%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
87.76%
Other White
15
6.33%
Chinese
4
1.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.27%
Irish
3
1.27%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
27.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
19.07%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.56%
Other
24
11.16%
Apprenticeship
23
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
64.81%
Owns with a mortgage
27
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.7%
Shared ownership
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Thetford Castle

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £280K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Thetford Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £389,000.

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 Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£300,000£271
Semi-Detached16£206,000£290
Terraced24£176,250£270
Flats3£140,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thetford Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£122,000£179,000£153,000
2017£247,250£123,500£170,000£156,000
2018£275,000£120,000£198,000£161,000
2019£247,500£122,000£200,000£162,500
2020£271,000£127,000£182,500£165,000
2021£286,000£130,000£191,000£188,000
2022£322,000£138,000£219,000£212,500
2023£320,000£146,000£235,000£186,500
2024£287,500£133,000£225,500£195,000
2025£290,000£137,500£232,500£195,000
2026£318,000£157,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thetford Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£200£222£214
2017£233£190£244£242
2018£235£208£235£245
2019£251£201£239£236
2020£250£241£247£237
2021£249£189£265£256
2022£296£217£310£277
2023£278£222£284£276
2024£285£200£278£270
2025£286£243£300£267
2026£258£277£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thetford Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 2EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 2EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202526, Primrose Close, Thetford, IP24 2XDSemi-DetachedFreehold£202,000
27 Mar 20264, Green Lane, Thetford, IP24 2EZDetachedFreehold£215,000
24 Oct 20251, Rosecroft Way, Thetford, IP24 2XADetachedFreehold£290,000
05 Dec 202513, Bluebell Close, Thetford, IP24 2DGTerracedFreehold£170,000
14 Feb 2025101, Redgate, Thetford, IP24 2HEDetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the IP24 2EU postcode area, located within Thetford Central & East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP24 2EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableThe Damara SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNorwich Road AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryRaleigh Infant AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP24 2EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP24 2EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miFarmfoodsLime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BUWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miMaxi Poli12 Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BUWalking directions to Maxi Poli
0.4 miStars 'n' Jars14 Castle Street, Thetford, IP24 2DWWalking directions to Stars 'n' Jars
0.4 miRoysGuildhall Street, Thetford, IP24 2DTWalking directions to Roys
0.5 miAldiLime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BUWalking directions to Aldi

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 2EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Grahame Middleton

Thetford Castle - Elected 24 Sept 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 CastleE05010260
ParishThetfordE04013163
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thetford Central & EastE02005518
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Breckland 016AE01026468
Police ForceNorfolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP24 2EU

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

The area around IP24 2EU records about 167 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 public order.

What is the average house price near IP24 2EU?

The median sale price around IP24 2EU in Thetford Central & East is £217,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP24 2EU?

There are 9 schools close to IP24 2EU, including The Damara School (Good), Norwich Road Academy (Requires improvement) and Raleigh Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP24 2EU?

The closest station to IP24 2EU is Thetford, about 1,301 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP24 2EU?

IP24 2EU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,977 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk covering IP24 2EU is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grahame Middleton (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.