Area Information for Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG

Summary Back to Top

Highlands in Thetford is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Thetford Boudica ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of South West Norfolk. This page combines information for the address Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of IP24 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for IP24 1JG.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Breckland
Ward Thetford Boudica
Constituency South West Norfolk * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG:

Fairfields, Thetford, IP24 1LB
Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JF
Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JE
Barley Way, Thetford, IP24 1LG
Clover Way, Thetford, IP24 1LQ
Richard Easten Road, Thetford, IP24 1ED

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about IP24 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (41 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 41 property sales in Highlands since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Highlands, Thetford consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 71
Semi-Detached 20
Terraced 45
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 137
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 71
Owned with Mortgage 40
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 137

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 29
Two People 60
Three People 27
Four People 15
Five People 5
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 138

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Highlands, Thetford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 29
Family Household 100
Other Household 9
Total 138

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 55
Deprived In One Dimension 63
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 137

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in South West Norfolk constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 152
Female 165
Total 317

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 4
5-9 16
10-14 15
15-19 20
20-24 10
25-29 17
30-34 17
35-39 17
40-44 13
45-49 18
50-54 25
55-59 22
60-64 24
65-69 22
70-74 26
75-79 16
80-84 21
85+ 14
Total 317

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode IP24 1JG does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 79
Married 143
Separated 9
Divorced 26
Widowed 21
Total 278

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 127
Good 127
Fair 52
Bad 10
Very Bad 1
Total 317

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 52
Apprenticeship 30
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 39
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 48
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 30
No GCSEs or Equivalent 71
Other 10
Total 280

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Highlands, Thetford) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 309
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 7
Total 321

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 269
European Union 36
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 5
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 318

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 269
10+ Years 33
5-10 Years 13
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 320

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to IP24 1JG.

Passport(s) Held
None 46
United Kingdom 232
European Union 38
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 117
Christian 176
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 25
Total 318

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Thetford Boudica ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 32% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 94
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 36
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 15
Retired 89
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 5
Total 280

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 16
Professional Occupations 17
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 22
Elementary Occupations 26
Total 158

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 24
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 40
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 36
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 45
Semi-Routine Occupation 61
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 14
Total 282

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG is within the Thetford policing neighbourhood, under the Norfolk Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Highlands
Neighbourhood Team Address Thetford
Norwich Road Thetford Norfolk
IP24 2HU
Force Website: https://www.norfolk.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to IP24 1JG. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for IP24 1JG.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest railway stations to Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG. The nearest railway station is Thetford, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Thetford 620 yards
Brandon 5.9 miles
Harling Road 7 miles
Lakenheath 9.4 miles
Eccles Road 9.8 miles
Bury St Edmunds 12 miles
Thurston 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG. The nearest is Drake Primary School, approximately 280 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Drake Primary School 280 yards
    
Admirals Academy 630 yards
    
Raleigh Infant Academy 630 yards
    
Norwich Road Academy 640 yards
    
The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy 0.8 miles
    
Redcastle Family School 1 mile
    
Queensway Junior Academy 1 mile
    
Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery 1.1 miles
    
Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3 miles
    
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy 4.5 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest secondary schools to Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG. The nearest is The Thetford Academy, approximately 860 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Thetford Academy 860 yards
    
Breckland School 6.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG. The nearest is Thetford Health Living Centre, approximately 230 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 1 closest dentists to Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG. The nearest is mydentist, Townsend House, Thetford, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
mydentist, Townsend House, Thetford 0.6 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest opticians to Highlands, Thetford, IP24 1JG. The nearest is Boots-Thetford, approximately half a mile away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in IP24 1JG

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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