Area Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP27 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP27 postcode area.

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Population

20,500

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,125 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP27's 58% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £183k. Property prices are trending down 25.4% year-on-year.

home £183,807 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP27 is a postcode district in West Suffolk, East of England, covering 505 active and 99 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP27 (10%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a well-established rural village with a predominantly older farming community (10%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP27 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP27 are around £183k, down 25.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP27 at 146 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP27 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1375
Anti-social behaviour279
Criminal damage and arson274
Public order251
Other theft231

school Local Schools

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Lakenheath Community Primary School

Requires Improvement276 pupils
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Forest Academy

Good448 pupils
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Breckland School

Good549 pupils
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Weeting Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement96 pupils
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Glade Academy

Good245 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ram Hotel
  • The Bridge Hotel Brandon
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Breckland Club
  • Flintknappers
  • The Bell Public House
  • Wok N Rock
  • The Saxon Public House
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • 42 Thetford Road
  • Omar Park Homes Ltd
  • Abbeycroft Leisure
  • Atlantico
  • Bella Italia
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Weeting Village Stores
  • Aldi
  • Co-Op
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Ali Kebabs
  • Bella Pizza & Grill
  • China Garden
  • CJ's Sandwich Bar
  • El Greco
  • + 13 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Bar Village Hall Ltd
  • Brandon Sports And Social Club
  • Breckland Forest Gymnastic Club
  • S'n's Beach Crafts and Steves Ice N Treats
  • + 16 more