Norfolk Road is in Thetford and in Breckland district. IP24 2DB is located in the Thetford Castle 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 Norfolk Road, Thetford, IP24 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP24 2DE, IP24 2DD, IP24 2BT, IP24 2HF, IP24 2HG, IP24 2DA, IP24 2HJ, IP24 2HE, IP24 2EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP24 2DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 54.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 45.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 38.2% | 41.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 34.1% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 40.9% | 45.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 29.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 19.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 2DB this area, 31.3% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 31.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 16.4% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 16.4% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 9% | 3.3% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 87.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 85.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Road was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% higher than the Thetford Boudica average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Thetford Boudica and the 89th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Norfolk Road, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-07-01 | £205,800 |
| 1 Norfolk Road, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-08-07 | £200,276 |
| 29 Norfolk Road, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-03 | £217,646 |
| 19 Norfolk Road, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-02-23 | £210,448 |
| 25 Norfolk Road, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-08-28 | £241,212 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Road Academy Norwich Road , IP24 2HT | 2out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary School Fairfields , Croxton Road IP24 1JW | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raleigh Infant Academy Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | 1out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Admirals Academy Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Hillary Road , IP24 3DP | 2out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 1,549 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 | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Damara School 30 Bridge Street , IP24 3AG | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pinetree School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | 2out of 4 | 1,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Indian restaurant & takeaway | 14 Lime Kiln Lane | 270 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Salvation Army Magdalen Street | 355 yd | |
| O Cabaz | 1, Dorans Corner Earls Street | 454 yd | |
| Norfolk Kitchen Diner | 11 Guildhall Street, Thetford | 470 yd | |
| The Sweet Kingdom | Red Cross Building, 2 Guildhall Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | The Albion, 93 Castle Street | 190 yd | |
| The Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 64 Magdalen Street | 246 yd | |
| Andrew Byrne (Thetford Conservative Club) | Thetford Conservative Club, 13 Magdalen Street | 357 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 5 Market Place | 455 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon Ltd | Red Lion Inn Market Place | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix House | 4 Market Place | 468 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 9 Market Place | 469 yd | |
| New Golden House Takeaway | 31 Guildhall Street, Thetford | 499 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 18 Well Street, Thetford | 585 yd | |
| The Kiosk Thetford | Kiosk Mill Lane Off School Lane | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Lime Kiln Lane | 267 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods Lime Kiln Lane | 267 yd | |
| Castle Street Cafe | 51 Castle Street | 326 yd | |
| Maxi Poli | 17 Lime Kiln Lane | 403 yd | |
| Labas | Flat 2, Angel House Market Place | 471 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snap Fitness (Thetford) Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Breckland Leisure Centre And Waterworld CROXTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Thetford Grammar School BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Thetford Town Football Club MUNDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.