Orchard Way, Thetford
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP24 2JF.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Orchard Way, Thetford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £330,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £259,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% detached, 20% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Orchard Way range from £210,000 to £330,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Orchard Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Orchard Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £259,500 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £210,000 | 13 Jan 2020 |
Sold prices on Orchard Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Orchard Way IP24 2JF | 16 Jan 2026 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Orchard Way IP24 2JF | 30 Jun 2023 | £228,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Orchard Way IP24 2JF | 13 Jan 2020 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Orchard Way IP24 2JF | 6 Jul 2018 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Orchard Way IP24 2JF | 23 Sep 2016 | £210,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Orchard Way | £210,000 (Sep 2016) → £330,000 (Jan 2026) | +57% over 9 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Orchard Way
Crime
186 crimes were reported within about a mile of Orchard Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 83 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Drugs | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Orchard Way is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Little Ouse River and River Thet at Thetford, Brandon and Hockwold Flood warning 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 Orchard Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Road Academy 317 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Drake Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Raleigh Infant Academy 143 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Admirals Academy 201 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Damara School 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Thetford Academy 1,398 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Queensway Junior Academy 141 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy 330 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 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
Train stations
- Thetford station 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
GP surgeries
- Grove Surgery
Grove Lane, Thetford · 0.2 mi - School Lane Surgery
The Surgery, School Lane, Thetford · 0.5 mi - School Lane Pms Practice
The Surgery, School Lane, Thetford · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi East Wretham Thetford · 0.2 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods East Wretham Thetford · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Thetford Norwich Rd Express · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Icknield Way BP · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Lime Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Healthy Living Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Tanner Street Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Clinic · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 692 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,649 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 Orchard Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 3% | 0.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.6% | 50% |
| No religion | 41.2% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 89.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 22.5% | 10.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 22.3% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19% | 23.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.8% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 12% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 42.6% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 37.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.8% | 40.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.1% | 32.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.5% | 13.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.5% | 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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Estate agents near Orchard Way
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