High Street is in Watton, Thetford and in Breckland district. IP25 6AA is located in the Watton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP25 6EH, IP25 6AB, IP25 6AE, IP25 6FD, IP25 6EL, IP25 6AQ, IP25 6XT, IP25 6AG, IP25 6JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP25 6AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 45.1% | 48.5% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 54.9% | 51.5% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 IP25 6AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 40.9% | 42.7% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 31% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 19% | 17.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 29.5% | 35% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 45.5% | 44.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 10.7% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 14.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around IP25 6AA this area, 45.9% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 45.9% | 10.4% | 18.2% | 27.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 16% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 23.1% | 4.1% | -19.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.1% | 91.5% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 67.5% | 51.7% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 28.7% | 40.7% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 34.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.2% | 52.1% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 12.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.7% | 76.7% | -45.0% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 15.2% | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Romania | 12.6% | 0.9% | 11.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 221.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 385.8% higher than the Watton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Watton and the 16th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watton Delivery Office, 52 High Street, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2003-06-03 | £278,448 |
| Watton Delivery Office, 52 High Street, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 1999-10-28 | £493,500 |
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watton Junior School Brandon Road , IP25 6AL | - not rated | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School West Road , Watton IP25 6AU | 1out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Pound Hill , Saham Toney IP25 7HP | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Church Street , Carbrooke IP25 6SW | 3out of 4 | 4,160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Oaks , Ashill IP25 7AP | 3out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Academy Merton Road , Watton IP25 6BA | 2out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Diner | 46 - 48 High Street | 26 yd | |
| Adems Cafe | 37 High Street, Watton | 35 yd | |
| Cookies Diner | 44 High Street | 42 yd | |
| Italian Job | 2 Chaston Place | 88 yd | |
| Shou Coffee | 62 High Street | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Arms | Kings Arms Inn, 1 Middle Street | 137 yd | |
| The Willow House | Ye Olde Willow House, 2 High Street | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Gary's Plaice Ltd | 41 High Street, Watton | 38 yd | |
| Watton Kebab and Pizza House | Watton Kebab House, 5 High Street | 87 yd | |
| Great China | 2 Middle Street | 138 yd | |
| Atlantis Fish Bar | 9 Middle Street, Watton | 162 yd | |
| Favourite Pizza & Chicken | 11B High Street | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labas Shop Ltd | 36 High Street, Watton | 70 yd | |
| The Factory Shop | Somerfield, 5 Chaston Place | 101 yd | |
| Labas | 10 High Street, Watton | 108 yd | |
| Max Pal Ltd | 28 High Street | 109 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Thetford Road | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watton Sports Centre DEREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Wayland Academy MERTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Richmond Park Golf Course SAHAM ROAD | golf | 794 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.