Church Lane is in Rushford, Thetford and in Breckland district. IP24 2SE is located in the Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Rushford, Thetford, IP24 2SE 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. However, the area surrounding IP24 2SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 47.2% | 52.7% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 47.3% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP24 2SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.9% | 44.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 46% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 55.7% | 54.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 10.3% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 18.2% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 12.6% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 23.8% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 11.2% | 5.1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.3% | 98% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 92.7% | 87.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 87.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% higher than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Church Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Forest and the 154th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Church Lane, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2023-08-30 | £670,026 |
| The Old Post Office Church Lane, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2015-11-26 | £235,852 |
| Woodlands Church Lane, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2009-01-26 | £662,082 |
| Woodlands Church Lane, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2005-07-08 | £695,345 |
IP24 2SE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
IP24 2SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IP24 2SE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesworth Hall School Hall Lane , IP22 2TA | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.