Merton Road, Watton, Thetford
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP25 6BD, IP25 6AZ, IP25 6BA.
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At a glance
27 property sales on Merton Road, Watton, Thetford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £245,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £267,333. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 44% detached, 33% terraced, 22% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Merton Road range from £118,000 to £450,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Merton Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merton Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP25 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 31 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £267,333 | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Terraced | 9 | £153,722 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £228,417 | 17 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on Merton Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63, Merton Road IP25 6BA | 22 Apr 2026 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 106, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 17 Dec 2024 | £267,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 28 Nov 2024 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Tiffany House, 24A, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 17 Jul 2024 | £395,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 62, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 27 Jan 2023 | £155,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 27 May 2022 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 98, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 25 May 2022 | £298,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 30 Mar 2022 | £162,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 23 Dec 2021 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Woodside Lodge, Merton Road IP25 6QY | 17 Dec 2021 | £435,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 24, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 29 Oct 2021 | £328,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 30 Sep 2021 | £157,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 100, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 30 Jun 2021 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 25 Jan 2021 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 13 Sep 2019 | £174,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Merton Road IP25 6BA | 25 Jul 2019 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 95, Merton Road IP25 6BA | 2 May 2019 | £286,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 29 Mar 2019 | £143,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 27 Feb 2019 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 82, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 28 Nov 2018 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 94, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 7 Sep 2018 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 1 Jun 2018 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 23 Apr 2018 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 23 Mar 2018 | £118,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 9 Mar 2018 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 15 Dec 2017 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Lenris, 86, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 30 Aug 2017 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 23 Jan 2017 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 30 Nov 2016 | £122,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 96, Merton Road IP25 6AZ | 1 Jun 2016 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Merton Road IP25 6BD | 29 Feb 2016 | £128,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Merton Road | £118,000 (Mar 2018) → £160,000 (Dec 2021) | +36% over 4 yrs |
| 24, Merton Road | £180,000 (Jun 2018) → £328,000 (Oct 2021) | +82% over 3 yrs |
| 13, Merton Road | £128,000 (Feb 2016) → £157,500 (Sep 2021) | +23% over 6 yrs |
| 17, Merton Road | £130,000 (Jan 2017) → £125,000 (Dec 2017) → £143,000 (Mar 2019) | +10% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Merton Road
Crime
30 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merton Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Merton Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Wissey in Norfolk Flood alert area
- Little Ouse River and River Thet in Suffolk and Norfolk Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Merton Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Academy 564 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School 261 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Watton Junior School 311 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy 93 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
GP surgeries
- Watton Medical Practice
24 Gregor Shanks Way, Watton, Thetford · 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Watton Superstore · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Watton - Norwich Road · 1.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Carbrooke · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Total Health Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Wayland (dental Practice) · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 889 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,904 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 74% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 74% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 71% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 76% | 92% |
Share of homes across Breckland with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merton Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 96.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.8% | 50% |
| No religion | 36.2% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 89.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.4% | 10.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 22.3% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.6% | 23.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.7% | 12% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 39.5% | 37.1% |
| Very good health | 37.3% | 42.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44% | 40.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.6% | 32.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 15.2% | 13.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.2% | 13.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Breckland.
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