IP24 — THETFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP24

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP24 is £266,018, which is 30% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP24 cost 7.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP24 have fallen 8.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£353,784	353
Semi-detached	£238,876	250
Terraced	£190,873	444
Flat	£140,613	95
All types	£266,018	1193

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP24

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 35.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP24 has a crime rate well 56% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

15.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in IP24

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP24 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Redcastle Family School	Primary	Good	mi
Drake Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Thetford Grammar School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Thetford Academy	Secondary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

146,620

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP24 are 263.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 87% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

263.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP24 is collected by Breckland. The Band D rate is £2,114/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

IP24 — THETFORD

Area Summary

IP24 (THETFORD) offers property prices near the national average (£266,018), low crime (56% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (263 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP24?

The average house price in IP24 (THETFORD) is £266,018, based on 1193 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.5% over the past year.

Is IP24 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP24 is significantly below the national average (35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP24?

There are 17 schools in or near IP24. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in IP24?

Council tax in IP24 is collected by Breckland. The Band D rate is £2,114 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP24?

The average broadband download speed in IP24 is 263 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 65%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP24 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in IP24 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 146,620.