Wheatcroft Drive, Watton, Thetford
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP25 6ZL.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Wheatcroft Drive, Watton, Thetford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 30 Jun 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £326,000. Recorded sale prices on Wheatcroft Drive range from £265,000 to £390,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Wheatcroft Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wheatcroft Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP25 house prices.
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £326,000 | 30 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Wheatcroft Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Wheatcroft Drive IP25 6ZL | 30 Jun 2021 | £265,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Wheatcroft Drive IP25 6ZL | 24 Jun 2021 | £355,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Wheatcroft Drive IP25 6ZL | 8 Jun 2021 | £355,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Wheatcroft Drive IP25 6ZL | 14 May 2021 | £390,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Wheatcroft Drive IP25 6ZL | 30 Mar 2021 | £265,000 | Detached New build | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Wheatcroft Drive
Crime
42 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wheatcroft Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wheatcroft Drive is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Wissey in 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 Wheatcroft Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Academy 564 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School 261 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Watton Junior School 311 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery 234 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy 93 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Caston Church of England Primary Academy 71 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.7 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 · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Watton Superstore · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Watton - Norwich Road · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Carbrooke · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Total Health Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Wayland (dental Practice) · 1.6 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 903 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,976 |
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 Wheatcroft Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 58.1% | 50% |
| No religion | 34% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 89.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.5% | 10.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 22.3% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18.8% | 23.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.1% | 12% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 39.4% | 37.1% |
| Very good health | 38.2% | 42.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.2% | 40.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.6% | 32.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 13.3% |
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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