Mere Close is in Saham Toney, Thetford and in Breckland district. IP25 7HS is located in the Saham Toney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mere Close, Saham Toney, Thetford, IP25 7HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP25 7HZ, IP25 7HA, IP25 7HB, IP25 7EQ, IP25 7EY, IP25 7HU, IP25 7HD, IP25 7EU, IP25 7ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP25 7HS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.6% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP25 7HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.6% | 27% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 52.5% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 47.4% | 45.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 38.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 13.9% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 | 22.9% | 13.6% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 28.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 99.7% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 95.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 96.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mere Close was 9.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Ashill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mere Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashill and the 37th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mere Close, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-12-13 | £275,522 |
| 12 Mere Close, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2023-09-28 | £331,794 |
| 10 Mere Close, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-14 | £236,861 |
| 22 Mere Close, Thetford, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-25 | £311,099 |
| 28 Mere Close, Thetford, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-11-03 | £304,204 |
IP25 7HS 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Pound Hill , Saham Toney IP25 7HP | - not rated | 612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Junior School Brandon Road , IP25 6AL | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School West Road , Watton IP25 6AU | 1out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School The Oaks , Ashill IP25 7AP | 3out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Church Street , Carbrooke IP25 6SW | 3out of 4 | 5,185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bell Public House | The Old Bell Public House, 1 Bell Lane | 239 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Park Golf Course SAHAM ROAD | golf | 726 yd |
| Saham Toney Sports & Social Club Pages Lane | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.