Lovell Gardens is in Watton, Thetford and in Breckland district. IP25 6TU is located in the Watton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lovell Gardens, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP25 6HP, IP25 6UJ, IP25 6YD, IP25 6UL, IP25 6HW, IP25 6UA, IP25 6YB, IP25 6TY, IP25 6YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP25 6TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 49.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 28.5% | 32% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 44% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 15.8% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 45% | 33.4% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -15.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 39% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 21.4% | 8.0% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 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 6TU this area, 32.4% 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 32.4% | 7.8% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 12.4% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 21.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.1% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 87.3% | 78.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 78.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 13% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lovell Gardens was 64.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% higher than the Watton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lovell Gardens has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Watton and the 105th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 259 Lovell Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-11-28 | £218,462 |
| 239 Lovell Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-17 | £260,627 |
| 265 Lovell Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-11 | £234,315 |
| 264 Lovell Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-02-03 | £161,953 |
| 235 Lovell Gardens, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-06-16 | £125,420 |
IP25 6TU 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Junior School Brandon Road , IP25 6AL | - not rated | 2,072 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 | 2,633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Pound Hill , Saham Toney IP25 7HP | - not rated | 3,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caston Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Caston NR17 1DD | - not rated | 3,769 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 | 1,692 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 | 698 yd | |
| The T Bar | Norwich Road Unit 1, Industrial Estate | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 2 Vulcan Place | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar & Subway | 4 Vulcan Place | 693 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Norwich Road | 695 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.