IP27 0DA is a safe, established residential area on Knappers Way in Brandon (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Brandon Central ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP27 0DA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00152516 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNAPPERS WAY, IP27 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNAPPERS WAY, IP27 0DA.
383
35
£ 38,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP27 0DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in IP27 0DA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP27 0DA. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 127,750
10 sales · Mean £ 123,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP27 0DA has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Glade Academy
Forest Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Atlantico0.5 km
- Peach Bower Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Brandon Tandoori0.5 km
- Mr G's Bowling Centre0.3 km
- Centre Cafe0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- China Garden0.5 km
- El Greco0.4 km
- Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
- Ali Kebabs0.5 km
- Jean Paul Pizzeria0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ram Hotel0.8 km
- The Bridge Hotel Brandon0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Leisure Bowl0.9 km
- Flintknappers0.3 km
- The Bell Public House0.4 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Brandon Sports And Social Club1.0 km
- Deniz Intercontinental0.5 km
- Spar - Barrels Superstore0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brandon1.0 km
- Lakenheath6.4 km
- Thetford8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Knappers Way0.1 km
- Knappers Way0.1 km
- Car Park0.2 km
- Lode Street0.3 km
- Ladram House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP270DA · Data under Open Government Licence