Adcock Road is in Watton, Thetford and in Breckland district. IP25 6NX is located in the Watton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adcock Road, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP25 6WA, IP25 6HF, IP25 6YN, IP25 6DL, IP25 6GE, IP25 6PA, IP25 6DP, IP25 6UF, IP25 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP25 6NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 24.2% | 30.1% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 49.6% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 42.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 41.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 12.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.8% | 20.3% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 12.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 23.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 93.2% | 86.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 11.2% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 86.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adcock Road was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Watton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adcock Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Watton and the 210th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Adcock Road, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-02-13 | £241,468 |
| 21 Adcock Road, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-21 | £251,517 |
| 29 Adcock Road, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-04 | £257,636 |
| 14 Adcock Road, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-10-23 | £285,291 |
| 20 Adcock Road, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2022-10-21 | £276,671 |
IP25 6NX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP25 6NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School West Road , Watton IP25 6AU | 1out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Junior School Brandon Road , IP25 6AL | - not rated | 1,567 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 | 3,149 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Pound Hill , Saham Toney IP25 7HP | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caston Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Caston NR17 1DD | - not rated | 3,998 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 | 1,156 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 T Bar | Norwich Road Unit 1, Industrial Estate | 466 yd | |
| BeeStro | 10C High Street | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow House | Ye Olde Willow House, 2 High Street | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Thetford Road | 943 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.