Area guide

Living in IP25, Breckland

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP25 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.

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What actually sold around IP25

9 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP25 in the last 2 years, with a median of £345,000 and a range from £245,000 to £675,000. Mostly detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
2 SOUTHVIEW CLOSE, IP25 6NW detached £415,000 2026-04-27
126A DEREHAM ROAD, IP25 6HA detached £290,000 2025-10-30
113 DEREHAM ROAD, IP25 6HA detached £675,000 2025-10-29
20 THE STREET, IP25 6RT detached £245,000 2025-06-19
31 THE STREET, IP25 6RT detached £250,000 2025-05-27
POLE BARN DEREHAM ROAD, IP25 6SA detached £290,000 2025-05-02

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

5 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 1.4 mi
Wayland Academy Secondary Good 1.5 mi
Parker's Church of England Primary Academy Primary Good 1.5 mi
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery Primary Good 1.6 mi
Watton Junior School Primary Not rated 1.3 mi

4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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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 groupShare of workers
Managers, directors and senior officials17.0%
Professional occupations15.7%
Skilled trades14.3%
Associate professional and technical11.7%
Elementary occupations10.9%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP25 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.

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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Breckland's figures.

Common questions about IP25

What is the average house price in IP25?

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 IP25?

Prices in Breckland are up 2.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in IP25?

The median of 9 recorded sales around central IP25 in the last 2 years is £345,000, ranging from £245,000 to £675,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in IP25?

5 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP25, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in IP25?

2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP25 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).

Is IP25 at risk of flooding?

Central IP25 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 IP25 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £345,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is IP25 safe?

2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP25 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? IP25 or PE37, IP25 or NR19, IP25 or NR17.

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