IP27 0BL is a mixed residential area on The Maltings, 1.4km from Fengate in Brandon (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Brandon Central ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP27 0BL has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00152523 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MALTINGS, IP27 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MALTINGS, IP27 0BL.
340
37
£ 38,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP27 0BL 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
IP27 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP27 0BL. The average age is 37.3. 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
Flat
£ 105,000
29 sales · Mean £ 104,668
Semi-Detached
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Terraced
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP27 0BL is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Forest Academy
Glade Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Atlantico0.2 km
- Peach Bower Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Pine Vista Cafe0.5 km
- Brandon Tandoori0.6 km
- Mr G's Bowling Centre0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- China Garden0.6 km
- El Greco0.4 km
- Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza0.3 km
- Ali Kebabs0.2 km
- Jean Paul Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ram Hotel0.2 km
- The Bridge Hotel Brandon0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Leisure Bowl0.3 km
- Flintknappers0.5 km
- The Bell Public House0.3 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Brandon Sports And Social Club1.0 km
- Deniz Intercontinental0.2 km
- Spar - Barrels Superstore0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brandon0.3 km
- Lakenheath6.1 km
- Thetford8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside Way0.1 km
- Riverside Way0.1 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Pioneer Store Car Park0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP270BL · Data under Open Government Licence