Comet Drive is in Griston, Thetford and in Breckland district. IP25 6GF is located in the Saham Toney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Comet Drive, Griston, Thetford, IP25 6GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP25 6GB, IP25 6YX, IP25 6GG, IP25 6FZ, IP25 6FY, IP25 6JJ, IP25 6JL, IP25 6PD, IP25 6JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP25 6GF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 49.1% | 52.3% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47.7% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 44.3% | 38.7% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 38.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 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 | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 15.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 20.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 26.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 95% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 85.6% | 76.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 18.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 76.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Comet Drive was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the All Saints & Wayland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Comet Drive has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in All Saints & Wayland and the 195th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Comet Drive, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-09-13 | £243,977 |
| 7 Comet Drive, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2021-11-24 | £232,563 |
| 9 Comet Drive, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, a newly built property | £173,995 | 2018-06-29 | £220,453 |
| 7 Comet Drive, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, a newly built property | £176,995 | 2018-06-29 | £224,254 |
| 2 Comet Drive, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £202,995 | 2018-06-27 | £257,628 |
IP25 6GF 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 | 236 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Church Street , Carbrooke IP25 6SW | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School West Road , Watton IP25 6AU | 1out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Junior School Brandon Road , IP25 6AL | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caston Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Caston NR17 1DD | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Pound Hill , Saham Toney IP25 7HP | - not rated | 4,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wonder Wood | Norwich Road Unit 1 - Hillier House, Watton | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 2 Vulcan Place | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar & Subway | 4 Vulcan Place | 317 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Norwich Road | 345 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.