Postcode IP24 2YD 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cloverfield Water Meadows.
Thetford Central & East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Thetford Central & East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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 2YD.
Thetford Central & East near IP24 2YD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Thetford | N/A | Walking directions to Thetford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cloverfield Water Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Cloverfield Water Meadows |
| 0.3 mi | The Willows Open Space | Large | Walking directions to The Willows Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Upper Melford Common | Medium | Walking directions to Upper Melford Common |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £300,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £206,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 24 | £176,250 | £270 |
| Flats | 3 | £140,000 | £243 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP24 2YD.
In the IP24 2YD postcode area, located within Thetford Central & East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP24 2YD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Norwich Road, Thetford, IP24 2JJ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | A&T Stores | 23 Admirals Way, Thetford, IP24 2LB | Walking directions to A&T Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Kilverstone Road, Thetford, IP24 2RL | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Maxi Poli | 12 Lime Kiln Lane, Thetford, IP24 2BU | Walking directions to Maxi Poli |
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 2YD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Grahame Middleton
Thetford Castle - Elected 24 Sept 2025
Terry Jermy
South West Norfolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP24 2YD records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2YD in Thetford Central & East is £217,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to IP24 2YD, including Admirals Academy (Requires improvement), Raleigh Infant Academy (Good) and Drake Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP24 2YD is Thetford, about 1,215 m away.
IP24 2YD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,039 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 2YD is Terry Jermy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Grahame Middleton (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.