Living in IP20, South Norfolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP20 in South Norfolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Norfolk: £312,124, up 2.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around IP20
37 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £257,091 and a range from £170,000 to £580,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 HARVEST WAY, IP20 9GD | detached | £285,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 28 ST MARYS CLOSE, IP20 9HS | detached | £265,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 23 SCHOOL LANE, IP20 9HG | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-03-13 |
| 69 MENDHAM LANE, IP20 9DW | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-01-30 |
| 1 CHURCH CLOSE, IP20 9QS | detached | £182,500 | 2026-01-26 |
| 1 HARVEST WAY, IP20 9GE | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-01-16 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
3 schools within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendham Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) | Secondary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 2.2 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.8% |
| Professional occupations | 13.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
18 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Norfolk's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 hospital within range of central IP20.
Common questions about IP20
What is the average house price in IP20?
The average sold price in South Norfolk is £312,124 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP20?
Prices in South Norfolk are up 2.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IP20?
The median of 37 recorded sales around central IP20 in the last 2 years is £257,091, ranging from £170,000 to £580,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in IP20?
18 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP20 at risk of flooding?
Central IP20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IP20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £257,091; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 18 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP20 safe?
18 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP20 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? IP20 or IP21, IP20 or NR35, IP20 or NR15.
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