Hovells Lane - IP26 5LX
Key Postcode Insights
IP26 5LX is a residential postcode situated on Hovells Lane, Northwold, Thetford, IP26 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 192nd largest and 421st most expensive of the 825 postcodes in the IP26 area.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 5 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £242,975
- 10 Year change
- up 27.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,259pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 43.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £254/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
IP26 5LX is a residential postcode situated on Hovells Lane, Northwold, Thetford, IP26 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 192nd largest and 421st most expensive of the 825 postcodes in the IP26 area.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 5 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £242,975
- 10 Year change
- up 27.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,259pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 43.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £254/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin IP26 5LX
- 49 Hovells Lane
2 Bed House
- 56 Hovells Lane
4 Bed Period House
- 58 Hovells Lane
Unknown
- 59A Hovells Lane
3 Bed House
- 59 Hovells Lane
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in IP26 5LX sold for £130,000 on 24th July 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 4.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £242,975.
The IP26 5LX Sales Market has increased by 27.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -4% | £242,975 |
| June 2025 | -0.4% | £253,211 |
| June 2024 | -2.4% | £254,230 |
| June 2023 | -1.1% | £260,447 |
| June 2022 | 14.3% | £263,416 |
| June 2021 | 4.2% | £230,488 |
| June 2020 | 2.5% | £221,165 |
| June 2019 | -0.1% | £215,812 |
| June 2018 | 6.5% | £216,071 |
| June 2017 | 6.3% | £202,896 |
| June 2016 | 9.9% | £190,911 |
| June 2015 | 7.1% | £173,650 |
| June 2014 | 9.3% | £162,077 |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £148,221 |
| June 2012 | 0% | £145,924 |
| June 2011 | -1% | £145,969 |
| June 2010 | 6.3% | £147,391 |
| June 2009 | -12.2% | £138,625 |
| June 2008 | -3% | £157,887 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £162,852 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,259.
The IP26 5LX Rental Market has increased by 43.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £1,259pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £1,228pcm |
| June 2024 | 3.7% | £1,178pcm |
| June 2023 | 4.5% | £1,136pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.6% | £1,087pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.4% | £1,010pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £941pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £928pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £928pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £899pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.5% | £875pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.4% | £845pcm |
| June 2014 | 7.5% | £810pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.7% | £753pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.6% | £726pcm |
| June 2011 | 7.4% | £738pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.6% | £688pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.7% | £664pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.7% | £727pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £722pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 24th July 2025 for £130,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 4.2%. The postcode has had a total of 7 sales since 1995.
IP26 5LX has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2025£130,000 | 2 Bed House49, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX49, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX
- Sold Jun 2016£180,000 | 3 Bed House59, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX59, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX
- Sold May 2016£209,000 | 3 Bed House59A, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX59A, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX
- Sold Apr 2015£235,000 | 4 Bed House56, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX56, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX
- Sold Dec 2004£167,500 | 3 Bed House59A, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX59A, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5LX
Nearby Postcodes
IP26 5LX is the 192nd largest and the 421st most expensive postcode out of the 825 postcodes in the IP26 area.
- IP26 5LS, Thetford Road, Northwold, Thetford, IP26IP26 5LS16 Addresses|228 m away
- IP26 5NR, Stablefields, Northwold, Thetford, IP26IP26 5NR4 Addresses|364 m away
- IP26 5NA, Hovells Lane, Northwold, Thetford, IP26IP26 5NA10 Addresses|367 m away
- IP26 5LY, Church Lane, Northwold, Thetford, IP26IP26 5LY25 Addresses|370 m away
- IP26 5LZ, Cross Lane, Northwold, Thetford, IP26IP26 5LZ7 Addresses|400 m away
Property Types
- 2 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 houses of an unknown age
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (2)
- house (2)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2022£495,000 | 5 Bed House3, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5NA3, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5NA
- Sold Aug 2020£435,000 | 5 Bed House8, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5NA8, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5NA
- Sold Sep 2017£345,000 | 4 Bed House12, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5NA12, Hovells Lane, Thetford, IP26 5NA
Schools Nearby
- The Norman Church of England Primary School, Northwold400 m away
- Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School3.1 km away
- Mundford Church of England Primary Academy5.4 km away
- Iceni Secondary Academy2.3 km away
- Breckland School10.9 km away
- The Nicholas Hamond Academy13.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to IP26 5LX is Brandon station, which is 9.7 kilometres away.
- Brandon|9.7 km away
- Lakenheath|10.7 km away
- Downham Market|16.6 km away
- Shippea Hill|16.7 km away
