Canterbury Way is in Thetford and in Breckland district. IP24 1EQ is located in the Thetford Priory 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 Canterbury Way, Thetford, IP24 1EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP24 1EL, IP24 1EJ, IP24 1EH, IP24 1DQ, IP24 1DG, IP24 1EE, IP24 1DE, IP24 1DJ, IP24 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP24 1EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 48.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 1EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 41.2% | 47.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 29.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 15.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 40.4% | 42.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around IP24 1EQ this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 28.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 15.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 22.7% | 6.6% | 13.4% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 13.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 12.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 14% | 3.1% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.6% | 93.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 78.6% | 70.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 26.6% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 20.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 70.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 17.7% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 2.2% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.1% | 76.7% | -37.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 10.5% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Way was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% higher than the Thetford Boudica average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canterbury Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Thetford Boudica and the 92nd highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 217.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-07-12 | £162,750 |
| 71 Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-03-21 | £168,358 |
| 70 Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-10-14 | £170,676 |
| 70 Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-01-03 | £128,516 |
| 74 Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £97,995 | 2007-03-30 | £163,105 |
IP24 1EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy Canterbury Way , IP24 1EB | 2out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcastle Family School St Martin's Way , IP24 3PU | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Road Academy Norwich Road , IP24 2HT | 2out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery Queensway , IP24 3DR | 2out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Hillary Road , IP24 3DP | 2out of 4 | 1,697 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 | 1,976 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 | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Damara School 30 Bridge Street , IP24 3AG | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pinetree School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | 2out of 4 | 1,923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama D's Homemade Cuisine Ltd | Exeter Way | 182 yd | |
| Easy Cleaning Solutions Limited | Brunel Way, Norfolk | 441 yd | |
| Greggs | Texaco Service Station West | 726 yd | |
| Mama D’s Homemade Cuisine Ltd | Thetford Town Football Club Mundford Road | 847 yd | |
| O Yes | 105 Canons Walk | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern Station Road | 764 yd | |
| The Chase | The Chase Newtown | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tien-Tien Chinese Take-Away | 57 York Way, Thetford | 67 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 15 White Hart Street | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reema Foodmarket | 51 York Way, Thetford | 104 yd | |
| P & L Stores | 103/104 Canons Walk, Thetford | 928 yd | |
| Wilko Retail Ltd | Minstergate Street | 945 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | Minstergate, Thetford | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bishops Church Of England Va Primary Academy CANTERBURY WAY | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Thetford Town Cricket Club MUNDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Thetford Town Football Club MUNDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Thetford Grammar School Playing Fields NEWTOWN | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Thetford Grammar School BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 159 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.