Avenue Gardens is in Thetford and in Breckland district. IP24 1FB is located in the Thetford Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2008-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avenue Gardens, Thetford, IP24 1FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP24 1AW, IP24 1BG, IP24 1AH, IP24 1AP, IP24 1BQ, IP24 1AY, IP24 1AN, IP24 1AR, IP24 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP24 1FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1FB, 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 | 39.6% | 47.5% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 23.6% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 19% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 38.2% | 36.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 37.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 19.7% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1FB this area, 29.3% 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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 29.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15.6% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 15.2% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 21.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 13.1% | 4.2% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 97% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 74.7% | 67.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 21.7% | 29.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 23.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 67.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.3% | 76.7% | -29.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 8.4% | 0.5% | 7.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Gardens was 186.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 276.5% higher than the Thetford Boudica average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Thetford Boudica and the 20th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Avenue Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,750 | 2023-03-03 | £135,597 |
| 11 Avenue Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2022-09-09 | £119,581 |
| 2 Avenue Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-08-27 | £204,913 |
| 14 Avenue Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-12-19 | £132,995 |
| 20 Avenue Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2019-11-01 | £140,105 |
IP24 1FB 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Road Academy Norwich Road , IP24 2HT | 2out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy Canterbury Way , IP24 1EB | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary School Fairfields , Croxton Road IP24 1JW | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redcastle Family School St Martin's Way , IP24 3PU | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Hillary Road , IP24 3DP | 2out of 4 | 1,347 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 | 1,486 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 | 557 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Damara School 30 Bridge Street , IP24 3AG | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pinetree School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | 2out of 4 | 1,652 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 | 322 yd | |
| Star OK Kebabs | 7 White Hart Street, Thetford | 335 yd | |
| Mama D’s Homemade Cuisine Ltd | Thetford Town Football Club Mundford Road | 349 yd | |
| Charles Burrell Museum | Charles Burrell Steam Museum Minstergate | 354 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 1a White Hart Street | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern Station Road | 141 yd | |
| ICE | 35 - 37A Riverside Walk | 509 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Market Place, Thetford | 598 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 5 Market Place | 633 yd | |
| Andrew Byrne (Thetford Conservative Club) | Thetford Conservative Club, 13 Magdalen Street | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Plus | 15 White Hart Street | 328 yd | |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | 45 King Street | 466 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 31 Riverside Walk | 503 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 4 Market Place | 613 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 Well Street, Thetford | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Prism House, 9 - 11 Norwich Road | 320 yd | |
| Wilko Retail Ltd | Minstergate Street | 355 yd | |
| Poundstretcher Ltd | Minstergate, Thetford | 355 yd | |
| 7 Days Supermarket Ltd | 44 King Street, Thetford | 448 yd | |
| Maxi Poli | 17 Lime Kiln Lane | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thetford Town Cricket Club MUNDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Thetford Town Football Club MUNDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Breckland Leisure Centre And Waterworld CROXTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Thetford) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Thetford Grammar School BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| The Bishops Church Of England Va Primary Academy CANTERBURY WAY | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Thetford Grammar School Playing Fields NEWTOWN | grass pitches | 860 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.