Woodpecker Drive, Watton, Thetford
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP25 6TW.
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At a glance
26 property sales on Woodpecker Drive, Watton, Thetford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £314,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £258,810. Average sale prices rose from £177,750 in 2016 to £314,500 in 2026 (+77%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 15% above the Thetford average of £274,356 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 92% detached, 8% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Woodpecker Drive range from £165,000 to £419,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 129 streets in Thetford with at least two sales in the last year, Woodpecker Drive ranks 35th for average price.
House prices on Woodpecker Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all IP25 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 26 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £258,810 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £192,500 | 31 Jul 2025 |
Sold prices on Woodpecker Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 5 Aug 2026 | £419,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 14 May 2026 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 31 Jul 2025 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 14 Jul 2025 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 16 Jun 2025 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 12 Jun 2024 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 22 Mar 2024 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 24 Nov 2023 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 3 Nov 2021 | £252,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 17 Aug 2021 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 25 Feb 2021 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 16 Dec 2020 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 22 Oct 2020 | £205,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 24 Jan 2020 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 18 Jul 2019 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 29 Mar 2019 | £175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 19 Sep 2018 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 14 Jun 2018 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 1 Jun 2018 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 10 Apr 2018 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 23 Mar 2018 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 3 Nov 2017 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 1 Jun 2017 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 8 May 2017 | £199,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 30 Sep 2016 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Woodpecker Drive IP25 6TW | 8 Jun 2016 | £170,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Woodpecker Drive | £310,000 (Apr 2018) → £410,000 (Jun 2024) → £419,000 (Aug 2026) | +35% over 8 yrs |
| 11, Woodpecker Drive | £265,000 (Nov 2017) → £280,000 (Jul 2019) → £315,000 (Mar 2024) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 4, Woodpecker Drive | £210,000 (Sep 2018) → £252,000 (Nov 2021) | +20% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Woodpecker Drive
Crime
26 crimes were reported within about a mile of Woodpecker Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| 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
Woodpecker Drive 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 Woodpecker Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watton Junior School 311 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School 261 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Wayland Academy 564 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy 93 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 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 · 0.7 mi
- Lidl Lidl Watton - Norwich Road · 1.6 mi
- Spar Spar - Carbrooke · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Total Health Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Wayland (dental Practice) · 2.3 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 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 | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 682 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 49.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 37.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,467 |
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 Woodpecker Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.8% | 50% |
| No religion | 34.9% | 42.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 89.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.4% | 10.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 22.3% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 15% | 23.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.6% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.8% | 12% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 39.5% | 37.1% |
| Very good health | 36.8% | 42.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Breckland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.3% | 40.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.2% | 32.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.9% | 13.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 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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