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IP24

THETFORD

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP24 covers THETFORD in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £266,018
1yr change ▼ 8.5%
Crime 56% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£266,018

▼ 8.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% below national avg

Crime Rate

35.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

263 Mbps

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.

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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

£244K £254K £264K £274K £284K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

146,620

Population

67

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.

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263.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about IP24 THETFORD

What is the average house price in IP24 THETFORD?
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 THETFORD 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 is the population of IP24 THETFORD?
The population of IP24 (THETFORD) is approximately 146,620 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in IP24 THETFORD?
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.

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