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.
IP27 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP27 postcode area.
20,500
41
£ 39,125 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lakenheath Community Primary School
Forest Academy
Breckland School
Weeting Church of England Primary School
Glade Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ram Hotel
- The Bridge Hotel Brandon
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Breckland Club
- Flintknappers
- The Bell Public House
- Wok N Rock
- The Saxon Public House
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- 42 Thetford Road
- Omar Park Homes Ltd
- Abbeycroft Leisure
- Atlantico
- Bella Italia
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Weeting Village Stores
- Aldi
- Co-Op
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Ali Kebabs
- Bella Pizza & Grill
- China Garden
- CJ's Sandwich Bar
- El Greco
- + 13 more
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
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