Living in IP24, Breckland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP24 in Breckland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Breckland: £273,851, up 2.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around IP24
161 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP24 in the last 2 years, with a median of £225,000 and a range from £80,000 to £475,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 SPEEDWELL CLOSE, IP24 2YQ | detached | £300,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 44 ADMIRALS WAY, IP24 2TB | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 101 FAIRFIELDS, IP24 1JN | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 15 TENNYSON WAY, IP24 1LD | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 17 BUTTERCUP CLOSE, IP24 2YX | detached | £370,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 102 WOODLANDS DRIVE, IP24 1JJ | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-04-28 |
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
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals Academy | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Raleigh Infant Academy | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Drake Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| The Thetford Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Redcastle Family School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Queensway Infant Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.2 mi |
8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Thetford Grammar School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near IP24, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 |
|---|---|
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 17.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.6% |
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Professional occupations | 10.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
122 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP24 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 Breckland's figures.
Common questions about IP24
What is the average house price in IP24?
The average sold price in Breckland is £273,851 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP24?
Prices in Breckland are up 2.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IP24?
The median of 161 recorded sales around central IP24 in the last 2 years is £225,000, ranging from £80,000 to £475,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IP24?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP24, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP24?
122 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP24 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP24 at risk of flooding?
Central IP24 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 IP24 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £225,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 122 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP24 safe?
122 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP24 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? IP24 or IP27, IP24 or IP31, IP24 or IP26.
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