Thomas Paine Avenue is in Thetford and in Breckland district. IP24 1AE is located in the Thetford Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thomas Paine Avenue, Thetford, IP24 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP24 1BJ, IP24 1AR, IP24 1AD, IP24 1AT, IP24 1BA, IP24 1AA, IP24 1AP, IP24 1BE, IP24 1BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP24 1AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP24 1AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 50.6% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 26.6% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 5.6% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 40.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 41% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 11.7% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 25.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 14.8% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 12.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 20.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 15.3% | 4.8% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 89.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 56.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 56.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 21.8% | 32.7% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 26.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.3% | 4.9% | -8.4% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 56.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 20% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 21% | 11% | -10.0% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.8% | 76.7% | -31.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 12.3% | 0.5% | 11.8% |
| Lithuania | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Poland | 8.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thomas Paine Avenue was 1042.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2004.8% higher than the Thetford Boudica average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thomas Paine Avenue has the highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Thetford Boudica and the highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 476.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Thomas Paine Avenue, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-06-07 | £264,697 |
| 3 Thomas Paine Avenue, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2021-04-01 | £236,253 |
| Orchard End Thomas Paine Avenue, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-10-09 | £294,065 |
| 6 Thomas Paine Avenue, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-04-24 | £253,181 |
| 6 Thomas Paine Avenue, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-08-24 | £273,435 |
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Road Academy Norwich Road , IP24 2HT | 2out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy Canterbury Way , IP24 1EB | 2out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcastle Family School St Martin's Way , IP24 3PU | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary School Fairfields , Croxton Road IP24 1JW | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Hillary Road , IP24 3DP | 2out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thetford Academy Croxton Road , IP24 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thetford Grammar School Bridge ST , Thetford IP24 3AF | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Damara School 30 Bridge Street , IP24 3AG | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pinetree School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimmi Indian Cuisine | 17-19 White Hart Street | 97 yd | |
| Star OK Kebabs | 7 White Hart Street, Thetford | 111 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 1a White Hart Street | 166 yd | |
| Charles Burrell Museum | Charles Burrell Steam Museum Minstergate | 169 yd | |
| New Saffron | 17 St Giles Lane, Thetford | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE | 35 - 37A Riverside Walk | 282 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern Station Road | 367 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Market Place, Thetford | 381 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 5 Market Place | 421 yd | |
| Guildhall and Carnegie Complex | Carnegie Rooms Cage Lane | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Plus | 15 White Hart Street | 104 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 45 King Street | 237 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 31 Riverside Walk | 274 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 Well Street, Thetford | 396 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 4 Market Place | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilko Retail Ltd | Minstergate Street | 169 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | Minstergate, Thetford | 169 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Prism House, 9 - 11 Norwich Road | 199 yd | |
| 7 Days Supermarket Ltd | 44 King Street, Thetford | 219 yd | |
| Poundland Limited | 9 - 11 King Street | 314 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snap Fitness (Thetford) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Thetford Grammar School BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Thetford Town Football Club MUNDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Thetford Town Cricket Club MUNDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Breckland Leisure Centre And Waterworld CROXTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Thetford Grammar School Playing Fields NEWTOWN | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| The Bishops Church Of England Va Primary Academy CANTERBURY WAY | grass pitches | 883 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.