Is IP27 0AF a safe place to live?

IP27 0AF has a moderate crime rate of 58 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in West Suffolk.

What is the population of IP27 0AF?

The population for the IP27 0AF area is approximately 207 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP27 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP27 0AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

207

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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4/10

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6/10

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5/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

IP27 0AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP27 0AF is a mixed residential area within the IP27 district of West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Brandon East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

For families considering a move, IP27 0AF represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00152528 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP27 0AF. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

Crime around IP27 0AF is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7

Bicycle theft2

Anti-social behaviour1

Burglary1

Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Churchill Catering0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Brandon3.5 km
Thetford5.8 km
Lakenheath8.9 km