IP27 0DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Benedicts Road in Brandon (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Brandon East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £235k, up 15.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00152515 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST BENEDICTS ROAD, IP27 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BENEDICTS ROAD, IP27 0DP.
199
55
£ 38,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP27 0DP 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP27 0DP — age 55, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £235k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP27 0DP. The average age is 54.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 224,800
Semi-Detached
£ 148,500
2 sales · Mean £ 148,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP27 0DP 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.
school Local Schools
Glade Academy
Forest Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Atlantico0.8 km
- Peach Bower Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Pine Vista Cafe1.0 km
- Mr G's Bowling Centre0.8 km
- Centre Cafe0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- El Greco0.8 km
- Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Ali Kebabs0.8 km
- Jean Paul Pizzeria0.8 km
- Kings Garden0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ram Hotel1.0 km
- The Bridge Hotel Brandon1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Leisure Bowl0.9 km
- Flintknappers0.8 km
- The Bell Public House0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Deniz Intercontinental0.8 km
- Spar - Barrels Superstore0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Mace0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brandon1.0 km
- Lakenheath6.9 km
- Thetford8.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Benedicts Road0.0 km
- St Benedicts Road0.0 km
- The Paddocks0.2 km
- The Paddocks0.2 km
- St Nicholas Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP270DP · Data under Open Government Licence