Area Information for Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL

Nelson Court in Watton is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Watton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Mid Norfolk. This page combines information for the address Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of IP25 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for IP25 6EL.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Breckland
Ward Watton
Constituency Mid Norfolk * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 67 property sales in Nelson Court, IP25 6EL since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 13 crimes were reported within half a mile of IP25 6EL - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Watton), and the Norfolk Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL:

Harvey Street, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EH
Ella Rose Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6FD
High Street, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6AF
Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EW
High Street, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6AA
Sharman Avenue, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6ED

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about IP25 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 67 property sales in Nelson Court since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 116
Semi-Detached 17
Terraced 8
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 141
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 95
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 15
Rent Free 0
Total 141

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 48
Two People 63
Three People 16
Four People 6
Five People 7
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 140

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 48
Family Household 86
Other Household 5
Total 139

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 51
Deprived In One Dimension 65
Deprived In Two Dimensions 22
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 139

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Mid Norfolk constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 138
Female 148
Total 286

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around IP25 6EL has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 46% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 5
5-9 6
10-14 8
15-19 14
20-24 6
25-29 10
30-34 10
35-39 6
40-44 13
45-49 13
50-54 16
55-59 24
60-64 21
65-69 21
70-74 30
75-79 33
80-84 27
85+ 21
Total 284

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode IP25 6EL does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 45
Married 160
Separated 5
Divorced 22
Widowed 34
Total 266

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 103
Good 114
Fair 46
Bad 15
Very Bad 8
Total 286

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Nelson Court and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 34% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 43
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 36
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 38
No GCSEs or Equivalent 92
Other 7
Total 267

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 98% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 279
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Other 6
Total 286

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 246
European Union 31
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 8
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 289

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 246
10+ Years 20
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 284

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to IP25 6EL.

Passport(s) Held
None 63
United Kingdom 191
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 0
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 80
Christian 186
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 20
Total 286

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Watton ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 51% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 56
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 29
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 8
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 135
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 6
Total 267

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 10
Professional Occupations 3
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 17
Elementary Occupations 18
Total 97

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 22
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 36
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 24
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 44
Semi-Routine Occupation 47
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 20
Full-time Student 9
Total 267

Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL is within the Watton policing neighbourhood, under the Norfolk Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 13 crimes were reported within half a mile of IP25 6EL.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 13 crimes committed near Nelson Court
Neighbourhood Team Address Watton
High Street Watton Norfolk
IP25 6AR
Force Website: https://www.norfolk.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Watton. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for IP25 6EL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 7 closest railway stations to Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL. The nearest railway station is Harling Road, approximately 9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Harling Road 9 miles
Attleborough 9.3 miles
Eccles Road 9.3 miles
Thetford 12 miles
Spooner Row 12 miles
Brandon 12 miles
Wymondham 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL. The nearest is Watton Junior School, approximately 470 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest secondary schools to Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL. The nearest is Wayland Academy, approximately 800 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Wayland Academy 800 yards July 2023
    
The Nicholas Hamond Academy 7.3 miles December 2021
    
Attleborough Academy 9 miles September 2016
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL. The nearest is Watton Medical Practice, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Watton Medical Practice 340 yards
Shipdham Surgery 4.9 miles
Oak Farm Surgery 5.6 miles
Plowright Surgery 5.6 miles
Hingham Surgery 6.9 miles
Campingland Surgery 7.5 miles
Manor Farm Medical Centre 7.7 miles
Plowright Medical Centre 8.1 miles
Dr Oxley & Partners 8.9 miles
Attleborough Surgery 9.2 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest dentists to Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL. The nearest is Mr J Holmes & Associates, approximately 7.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mr J Holmes & Associates 7.6 miles
Rookwood Dental Practice 9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL. The nearest is Swaffham Community Hospital, approximately 7.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Swaffham Community Hospital 7.8 miles
St Luke's Hospital 7.8 miles
Bickley Day Hospital 9 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest opticians to Nelson Court, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6EL. The nearest is Cecil C Amey Ltd, approximately 190 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Cecil C Amey Ltd 190 yards
Dipple & Conway Opticians 7.7 miles
D A Seaman Optometrists 7.7 miles
Tesco Opticians 8.7 miles
Cecil C Amey Ltd 9 miles
Martin Christopher Opticians 9 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in IP25 6EL

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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