IP27 0DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Dominics Drive in Brandon (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Brandon East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k, down 21.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00152513 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST DOMINICS DRIVE, IP27 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DOMINICS DRIVE, IP27 0DQ.
257
50
£ 38,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP27 0DQ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP27 0DQ — age 50, 86% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £199k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP27 0DQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 181,000
Terraced
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP27 0DQ has low crime rates — 7 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
5 nearby- Atlantico1.0 km
- Peach Bower Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Mr G's Bowling Centre0.9 km
- Centre Cafe1.0 km
- Tillys Tea Rooms0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- El Greco1.0 km
- Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
- Ali Kebabs1.0 km
- Jean Paul Pizzeria1.0 km
- Kings Garden1.0 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Deniz Intercontinental1.0 km
- Spar - Barrels Superstore1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Mace0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Flintknappers0.9 km
- The Bell Public House1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brandon1.2 km
- Lakenheath7.0 km
- Thetford7.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Nicholas Walk0.0 km
- St Nicholas Walk0.0 km
- The Paddocks0.1 km
- The Paddocks0.1 km
- Lingheath Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP270DQ · Data under Open Government Licence