Icknield Close Thetford, Breckland
9 addresses across 1 postcode (IP24), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4001794.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £126,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Breckland costs £2,444 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 300 m away, and Barnham Cross Common (79 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is School Lane Surgery, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | £126,500 | £126,500 | £126,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2015 | 6 IP24 3AZ | Terraced | £105,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 May 2007 | 5 IP24 3AZ | Terraced | £126,500 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Breckland in 2026-27: Band D £2,444 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,629 | £1,901 | £2,172 | £2,444 | £2,987 | £3,530 | £4,073 | £4,887 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (75% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land off Kimms Belt London Road, Thetford, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 19 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP24 3AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thetford 306,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Brandon 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Harling Road 1,770 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saxon Place Thetford | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Thetford | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 47.3 km (29 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 67.9 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest School Lane Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tanner Street Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Hospital Road Site | 19 km (12 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Thetford Public Enquiry Office | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,560 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Barnham Cross Common 79 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 11 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,720 m² | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 84 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Site of Saxon town including site of St John's churchyard on playing fields, a scheduled monument, 160 m north. 145 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Site of Saxon town including site of St John's churchyard on playing fields | Scheduled monument | 160 m north |
| Roman Catholic Church of St Mary and parish hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m north-east |
| Priory of the Canons of the Holy Sepulchre and part of Saxon town | Scheduled monument | 360 m north |
| Remains of Priory of St Sepulchre | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m north |
| Church of St Mary the Less | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Fulmerston's Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Area of Saxon town N of Red Castle | Scheduled monument | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kimms Belt | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Redcastle Plantation | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Butten Island | Island | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Barrow Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| The Nunnery Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Chisley Vale | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 9 |
9 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Breckland: see them on the Breckland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcastle Family School | Primary | 2–11 | 210 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queensway Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Queensway Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Norwich Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Drake Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Admirals Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Raleigh Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab King IP24 3BA | Mobile caterer | 40 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Redcastle Family School IP24 3PU | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| SNP Food and Wine IP24 3BB | Mobile caterer | 260 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| P & L Stores IP24 3PT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Napoli Pizza IP24 3PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Chase IP24 3BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Let's Meat Butchers IP24 3PT | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Anglia House Business Centre IP24 3AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jubilee Close (18); On or near Dane Close (17); On or near London Road (7); On or near Saxon Bank (5); On or near Saxon Place (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- IP24 3AZ: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Saxon Bank · Dane Close · Icknield Way · Saxon Bank · Newtown · Jubilee Close · Williamson Crescent · London Road · Saxon Place · St Johns Way · St Martins Way · Chase Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.