Shropham Road is in Great Hockham, Thetford and in Breckland district. IP24 1NL is located in the All Saints & Wayland 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 Shropham Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, IP24 1NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP24 1NJ, IP24 1PF, IP24 1PB, IP24 1NH, IP24 1NW, IP24 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP24 1NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP24 1NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 26.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 55.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 48.4% | 43.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.3% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 17.3% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 18.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 6.9% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 23.8% | 14.2% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 30.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 95.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shropham Road was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the All Saints & Wayland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shropham Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in All Saints & Wayland and the 204th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halcyon Shropham Road, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-03-14 | £527,690 |
| 27 Shropham Road, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-04 | £288,508 |
| 26 Shropham Road, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-12-03 | £261,007 |
| Briardene Shropham Road, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £399,500 | 2021-08-19 | £454,794 |
| Windy Nook Shropham Road, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-22 | £378,652 |
IP24 1NL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP24 1NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery Watton Road , Great Hockham IP24 1PB | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thompson Primary School School Road , Thompson IP24 1PY | 3out of 4 | 5,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle | Harling Road The Eagle Public House, Great Hockham | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockham Playing Field 1 COUNCIL HOUSES 1 COUNCIL HOUSES HARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 465 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.82 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.