IP26 — THETFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP26 is £344,437, which is 9% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP26 cost 20.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP26 have fallen 7.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£345,845	233
Semi-detached	£250,891	125
Terraced	£208,105	43
Flat	£119,875	8
All types	£344,437	435

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP26

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP26 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in IP26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP26 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell	Primary	Good	mi
Sheridan House School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Iceni Secondary Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold	Primary	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 IP26 are 157.0 Mbps, with 94% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 58% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

157.0 Mbps

Avg Download

28.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

32%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP26 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

IP26 — THETFORD

Area Summary

IP26 (THETFORD) offers above-average property prices (£344,437, 20% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (157 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP26?

The average house price in IP26 (THETFORD) is £344,437, based on 435 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.7% over the past year.

Is IP26 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP26 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP26?

There are 7 schools in or near IP26. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP26?

Council tax in IP26 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 IP26?

The average broadband download speed in IP26 is 157 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises, ultrafast to 32%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP26 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in IP26 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 146,620.