Lavender Court is in Thetford and in Breckland district. IP24 2DF is located in the Thetford Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Court, Thetford, IP24 2DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP24 2DG, IP24 2YJ, IP24 2XA, IP24 2YG, IP24 2YF, IP24 2XB, IP24 2YQ, IP24 2YE, IP24 2XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP24 2DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 53.8% | 52.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 31.2% | 41.9% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 42.7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 54.2% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 18.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 22.7% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 17.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.4% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 79.8% | 76% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 19.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 75.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 11.3% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Court was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% lower than the Thetford Boudica average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Court has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Thetford Boudica and the 190th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lavender Court, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-18 | £229,696 |
| 6 Lavender Court, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-07-28 | £194,130 |
| 6 Lavender Court, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £180,750 | 2021-12-10 | £198,223 |
| 6 Lavender Court, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2021-01-08 | £185,726 |
| 7 Lavender Court, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2019-12-18 | £151,357 |
IP24 2DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Infant Academy Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | 1out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Admirals Academy Admirals Way , IP24 2JT | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Primary School Fairfields , Croxton Road IP24 1JW | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich Road Academy Norwich Road , IP24 2HT | 2out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Hillary Road , IP24 3DP | 2out of 4 | 1,785 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 | 1,384 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 | 1,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Damara School 30 Bridge Street , IP24 3AG | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pinetree School Staniforth Road , IP24 3LH | 2out of 4 | 2,082 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 | 647 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Salvation Army Magdalen Street | 843 yd | |
| Thetford Raj | 33 Admirals Way | 855 yd | |
| O Cabaz | 1, Dorans Corner Earls Street | 945 yd | |
| Norfolk Kitchen Diner | 11 Guildhall Street, Thetford | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | The Albion, 93 Castle Street | 676 yd | |
| The Black Horse | Black Horse Inn, 64 Magdalen Street | 705 yd | |
| Andrew Byrne (Thetford Conservative Club) | Thetford Conservative Club, 13 Magdalen Street | 846 yd | |
| Green Dragon | 5 Market Place | 949 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon Ltd | Red Lion Inn Market Place | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 27 Admirals Way | 840 yd | |
| Full House | 31 Admirals Way, Thetford | 852 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 4 Market Place | 960 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 9 Market Place | 970 yd | |
| New Golden House Takeaway | 31 Guildhall Street, Thetford | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Lime Kiln Lane | 660 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods Lime Kiln Lane | 660 yd | |
| Castle Street Cafe | 51 Castle Street | 827 yd | |
| Maxi Poli | 17 Lime Kiln Lane | 830 yd | |
| Labas | Flat 2, Angel House Market Place | 971 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.