Shelley Way is in Thetford and in South Norfolk district. IP24 1UF 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 Shelley Way, Thetford, IP24 1UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP24 1JY, IP24 1UG, IP24 2LA, IP24 2LS, IP24 1UQ, IP24 1JX, IP24 1UL, IP24 2LB, IP24 1JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP24 1UF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 28.5% | 37.5% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 41% | -14.7% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 15.9% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 44.9% | 41.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 41.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 12.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 19.5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 15.9% | -7.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 13.1% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 15.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 12.7% | 4.4% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96% | 96% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 86.4% | 73.5% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 10% | 24.8% | 14.8% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 73.2% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 15.4% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 10.3% | 0.3% | 10.0% |
| Poland | 10% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Way was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Thetford Boudica average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shelley Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Thetford Boudica and the 28th lowest crime rate of 444 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Shelley Way, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-11-28 | £172,054 |
| 24 Shelley Way, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-09-11 | £163,192 |
| 49 Shelley Way, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-08-22 | £166,509 |
| 54 Shelley Way, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-02-21 | £237,158 |
| 39 Shelley Way, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-01 | £174,861 |
IP24 1UF 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Infant Academy Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Admirals Academy Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admirals Academy Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | - not rated | 211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raleigh Infant School and Nursery Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Admirals' Junior School Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Musker High School, Thetford Croxton Road , IP24 1LH | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thetford Academy Croxton Road , IP24 1LH | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Burrell Humanities School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian School Church-on-the-Way , Churchill Road IP24 2JZ | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Damara School The Maltings , Raymond Street IP24 2EA | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thetford Grammar School Bridge ST , Thetford IP24 3AF | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Eld Park Canterbury Way , IP24 1EF | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pinetree School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | 3out of 4 | 2,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thetford Raj | 33 Admirals Way | 153 yd | |
| The Hub | Anna Gurney Close | 571 yd | |
| Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway | 14 Lime Kiln Lane | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Terrier | 2 Anna Gurney Close | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House | 31 Admirals Way, Thetford | 152 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 27 Admirals Way | 153 yd | |
| Croxton Fish Bar | 10 Anna Gurney Close | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 6-8 Anna Gurney Close, Thetford | 527 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Kilverstone Road | 798 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Lime Kiln Lane | 1,082 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods Lime Kiln Lane | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thetford Academy ROSEMARY MUSKER HIGH SCHOOL ROSEMARY MUSKER HIGH SCHOOL CROXTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Breckland Leisure Centre And Waterworld CROXTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 901 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 | 42.6% |
| 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 | 57.4% |
| Median download speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 32.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 32.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.