Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

WOODCOCK RISE, IP27 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODCOCK RISE, IP27 0BN.

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

437

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

IP27 0BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 83% 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. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.

home £350,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP27 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Woodcock Rise 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 0BN offers 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 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 9.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00152524 (shared with 12 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 0BN. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 288,500

26 sales · Mean £ 291,807

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

IP27 0BN has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Glade Academy

Good245 pupils1.0 km
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Forest Academy

Good448 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Mace0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brandon1.4 km
  • Lakenheath7.4 km
  • Thetford7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Lodge0.1 km
  • The Lodge0.1 km
  • The Paddocks0.3 km
  • The Paddocks0.3 km
  • Kestrel Drive0.3 km