IP24 2QT is in Euston, Thetford and St Edmundsbury district. IP24 2QT is located in the Bardwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Euston, Thetford, IP24 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP24 2QT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 57.2% | 50% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 42.8% | 50% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 22.3% | 25.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 46.7% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 16.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 8.4% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 45.7% | 51.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 24.8% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 6.7% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 29.5% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.3% | 97.1% | 5.8% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 94.2% | 92.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around IP24 2QT was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.0% higher than the Bardwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
IP24 2QT has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bardwell and the 132nd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park House, Thetford, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2003-04-15 | £1,229,227 |
IP24 2QT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Malting Row , Honington IP31 1RE | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Mill Lane , Barnham IP24 2NG | 3out of 4 | 4,833 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardwell Church of England Primary School School Lane , Bardwell IP31 1AD | 2out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.