Anna Gurney Close is in Thetford and in Breckland district. IP24 1TA is located in the Thetford Boudica 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 Anna Gurney Close, Thetford, IP24 1TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP24 1FG, IP24 1TG, IP24 1TD, IP24 1JP, IP24 1LF, IP24 1TF, IP24 1TY, IP24 1TU, IP24 1TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP24 1TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 37.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 35.5% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 42.7% | 34.8% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 40.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 19.3% | 8.2% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 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.
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 23.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 24.2% | 8.6% | 9.6% | 14.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 11.7% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 17.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 14.8% | 2.8% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 90.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 74.7% 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 | 85% | 74.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 24.2% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 75.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 9.2% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 10.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 14.5% | 6.0% | 8.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anna Gurney Close was 158.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 220.3% higher than the Thetford Boudica average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anna Gurney Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Thetford Boudica and the 31st highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Anna Gurney Close, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-01-31 | £163,140 |
| Church Of The Nazarene Anna Gurney Close, Thetford, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-05-20 | £348,027 |
| 3 Anna Gurney Close, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2019-07-26 | £218,912 |
| 9 Anna Gurney Close, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-07-08 | £201,703 |
| 3 Anna Gurney Close, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2007-05-24 | £205,217 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Primary School Fairfields , Croxton Road IP24 1JW | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raleigh Infant Academy Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | 1out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Admirals Academy Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Road Academy Norwich Road , IP24 2HT | 2out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy Canterbury Way , IP24 1EB | 2out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 356 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 | 1,668 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Damara School 30 Bridge Street , IP24 3AG | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pinetree School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | 2out of 4 | 2,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub | Anna Gurney Close | 3 yd | |
| Fun2play Ltd | 9 Roman Way | 614 yd | |
| Thetford Raj | 33 Admirals Way | 723 yd | |
| Mama D’s Homemade Cuisine Ltd | Thetford Town Football Club Mundford Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Terrier | 2 Anna Gurney Close | 96 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern Station Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croxton Fish Bar | 10 Anna Gurney Close | 55 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 27 Admirals Way | 719 yd | |
| Full House | 31 Admirals Way, Thetford | 721 yd | |
| Mr Pats Diner | 1 Howlett Way | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 6-8 Anna Gurney Close, Thetford | 43 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thetford Academy ROSEMARY MUSKER HIGH SCHOOL ROSEMARY MUSKER HIGH SCHOOL CROXTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 266 yd |
| Body Concept ROMAN WAY | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Breckland Leisure Centre And Waterworld CROXTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Thetford Town Football Club MUNDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Thetford Town Cricket Club MUNDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 903 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 | 17.6% |
| 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.