The Stables is in Watton, Thetford and in Breckland district. IP25 6YP is located in the Watton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2015-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Stables, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6YP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP25 6YA, IP25 6HW, IP25 6DU, IP25 6YE, IP25 6YL, IP25 6RD, IP25 6ZE, IP25 6ZF, IP25 6YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP25 6YP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.3% | 31.3% | 12.0% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 50.2% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.9% | -3.3% | 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 | 27.9% | 41.1% | 13.2% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 44.8% | 37% | -7.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 17.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 | 38.2% | 16% | -22.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 14.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 17.5% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 21.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.7% 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% | 82.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 13.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 82.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Stables was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.3% lower than the Watton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Stables has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Watton and the 86th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 128.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 The Stables, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-09-12 | £287,278 |
| 3 The Stables, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-26 | £225,293 |
| 3 The Stables, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-10-27 | £225,686 |
| 2 The Stables, Thetford, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-06-01 | £208,550 |
| 14 The Stables, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2022-05-18 | £249,804 |
| Full-Time Employee | 158 |
| Retired | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Junior School Brandon Road , IP25 6AL | - not rated | 1,881 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 | 2,701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Pound Hill , Saham Toney IP25 7HP | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caston Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Caston NR17 1DD | - not rated | 4,056 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 | 1,588 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 | 774 yd | |
| The Wonder Wood | Norwich Road Unit 1 - Hillier House, Watton | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 2 Vulcan Place | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Norwich Road | 894 yd | |
| Spar & Subway | 4 Vulcan Place | 906 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.