Postcode IP24 2LU 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 6 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 21,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% 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 42.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from IP24 2LU.
Thetford Central & East near IP24 2LU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.4 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £307,500 | £246 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £244,750 | £225 |
| Terraced | 23 | £174,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 6 | £105,000 | £232 |
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 | £168,500 |
| 2026 | £292,500 | £100,000 | £249,500 | £200,000 |
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 | £195 |
| 2026 | £315 | £179 | £239 | £206 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 2LU.
In the IP24 2LU postcode area, located within Thetford Central & East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP24 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2JJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Maxi Poli | 12 Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BU | Walking directions to Maxi Poli |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 9-11 Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2HT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for IP24 2LU, 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 2LU 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.
The median sale price around IP24 2LU in Thetford Central & East is £204,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to IP24 2LU, including Drake Primary School (Good), Admirals Academy (Requires improvement) and Raleigh Infant Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP24 2LU is Thetford, about 773 m away.
IP24 2LU 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).
The Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk covering IP24 2LU is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Westman (Reform UK).
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.