Postcode IP24 2SP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Forest area of Breckland in the East of England region, and forms part of the East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall is £57,002 per year. The median sale price in Forest is £280,500 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £209,500 and £350,063. The nearest station is Thetford, about 0.9 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.
East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,480 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall is £57,002 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from IP24 2SP.
East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall near IP24 2SP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Thetford | N/A | Walking directions to Thetford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Willows Open Space | Large | Walking directions to The Willows Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.3 mi | Upper Melford Common | Medium | Walking directions to Upper Melford Common |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £280,500 (about £283 per square foot) in Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £720,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £346,750 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £222,500 | £312 |
| Terraced | 6 | £205,000 | £267 |
| Flats | 3 | £180,000 | £283 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £255,000 | — | £144,000 | £169,950 |
| 2017 | £229,000 | — | £165,500 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | — | £208,000 | £159,500 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | — | £199,995 | £201,995 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £162,498 | £269,995 | £224,500 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £165,000 | £220,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £435,000 | £185,000 | £278,500 | £297,500 |
| 2023 | £360,000 | £160,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £216,000 | £295,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £180,000 | £249,875 | £270,000 |
| 2026 | £372,550 | — | £215,000 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231 | — | £189 | £121 |
| 2017 | £231 | — | £228 | £172 |
| 2018 | £225 | — | £248 | £158 |
| 2019 | £206 | — | £265 | £303 |
| 2020 | £244 | £251 | £234 | £204 |
| 2021 | £255 | £251 | £267 | £236 |
| 2022 | £275 | £270 | £279 | £200 |
| 2023 | £295 | £326 | £263 | £232 |
| 2024 | £285 | £281 | £276 | £223 |
| 2025 | £275 | £274 | £291 | £223 |
| 2026 | £279 | — | £317 | £253 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 2SP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 1, Aleutia Gardens, Thetford, IP24 2SP | Detached | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 28, The Meadows, Thetford, IP24 2EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £283,500 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 11, Arlington Way, Thetford, IP24 2DZ | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 26, Arlington Way, Thetford, IP24 2DZ | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 58, Arlington Way, Thetford, IP24 2DZ | Detached | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the IP24 2SP postcode area, located within East Harling, Garboldisham & Kenninghall, there are 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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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| 0.6 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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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Queensway Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
Queensway Junior Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Feb 2026
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP24 2SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Roys | Guildhall Street, Thetford, IP24 2DT | Walking directions to Roys |
| 0.5 mi | Stars 'n' Jars | 14 Castle Street, Thetford, IP24 2DW | Walking directions to Stars 'n' Jars |
| 0.5 mi | Labas | Market Place, Thetford, IP24 2AL | Walking directions to Labas |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | O Cabaz | Earls Street, Thetford, IP24 2AD | Walking directions to O Cabaz |
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 2SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Kybird
Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Sam Chapman-Allen
Forest - Elected 4 May 2023
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP24 2SP records about 42 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, burglary and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP24 2SP in Forest is £280,500 (about £283 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to IP24 2SP, including The Damara School (Good), Norwich Road Academy (Good) and Queensway Junior Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP24 2SP is Thetford, about 1,477 m away.
IP24 2SP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,480 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 2SP is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Robert Kybird (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sam Chapman-Allen (Conservative and Unionist Party).