Is IP27 0DG a safe place to live?

Yes, IP27 0DG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in IP27 0DG?

The average property price in IP27 0DG is currently around £345k.

What is the population of IP27 0DG?

The population for the IP27 0DG area is approximately 257 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THETFORD ROAD, IP27 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THETFORD ROAD, IP27 0DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

257

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP27 0DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10

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9/10

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4/10

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3/10

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6/10

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3/10

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8/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

IP27 0DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IP27 0DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Thetford Road in Brandon (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Brandon East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP27, IP27 0DG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00152513 (shared with 7 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 0DG. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP27 0DG has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11

Criminal damage and arson5

Other theft5

Public order3

Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

Glade Academy

Good245 pupils0.7 km

Forest Academy

Good448 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

El Greco1.0 km
No 30 Coffee Lounge1.0 km
Bella Pizza & Grill0.8 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Peach Bower Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
Mr G's Bowling Centre0.9 km
Tillys Tea Rooms0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
Mace0.5 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Flintknappers0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Brandon1.3 km
Lakenheath7.1 km
Thetford7.8 km

Bus Stops

St Nicholas Walk0.1 km
St Nicholas Walk0.1 km
Heron Avenue Path0.1 km
Lingheath Road0.1 km
Lingheath Road0.1 km