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IP26

THETFORD

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP26 encompasses THETFORD and its surrounding areas in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £344,437
1yr change ▼ 7.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£344,437

▼ 7.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

157 Mbps

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.

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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

£325K £336K £346K £356K £367K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

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 IP26 are 157.0 Mbps, with 94% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 58% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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157.0 Mbps

Avg Download

28.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

32%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

IP

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 about IP26 THETFORD

What is the average house price in IP26 THETFORD?
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 THETFORD 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 is the population of IP26 THETFORD?
The population of IP26 (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 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 are schools like in IP26 THETFORD?
There are 7 schools in or near IP26. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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