Postcode IP24 2HU 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 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 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 0.3 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.
Thetford Central & East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,671 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Thetford Central & East has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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 2HU.
Thetford Central & East near IP24 2HU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thetford | N/A | Walking directions to Thetford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.3 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 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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 2HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | 3, Crown House Close, Thetford, IP24 1AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 13, Allisons Close, Thetford, IP24 1FF | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 23, Grove Lane, Thetford, IP24 2HY | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 13, Grove Lane, Thetford, IP24 2HY | Terraced | Freehold | £212,500 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 28, Old Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1AG | Detached | Freehold | £343,000 |
In the IP24 2HU postcode area, located within Thetford Central & East, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 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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| 0.3 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Drake Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
Drake Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Mar 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP24 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 9-11 Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2HT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Maxi Poli | 12 Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BU | Walking directions to Maxi Poli |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Market | 11 White Hart Street, Thetford, IP24 1AA | Walking directions to Mini Market |
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 2HU, 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 2HU 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IP24 2HU 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 2HU, including Norwich Road Academy (Good), The Damara School (Good) and Drake Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP24 2HU is Thetford, about 469 m away.
IP24 2HU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,671 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 2HU is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Westman (Reform UK).