Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP27 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP27 0BQ.

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

248

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP27 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

IP27 0BQ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

IP27 0BQ is a safe, established residential area within the IP27 district of West Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Brandon Central ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP27 0BQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00152512 (shared with 8 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 0BQ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

IP27 0BQ has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Forest Academy

Good448 pupils0.1 km
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Glade Academy

Good245 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Atlantico0.3 km
  • Peach Bower Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Pine Vista Cafe1.0 km
  • Brandon Tandoori0.2 km
  • Mr G's Bowling Centre0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • China Garden0.2 km
  • El Greco0.2 km
  • Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza0.2 km
  • Ali Kebabs0.3 km
  • Jean Paul Pizzeria0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ram Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bridge Hotel Brandon0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Leisure Bowl0.8 km
  • Flintknappers0.1 km
  • The Bell Public House0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Brandon Sports And Social Club0.7 km
  • Deniz Intercontinental0.3 km
  • Spar - Barrels Superstore0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brandon0.9 km
  • Lakenheath6.1 km
  • Thetford8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Old Forge Court0.1 km
  • Old Forge Court0.1 km
  • Lode Street0.2 km
  • Ladram House0.2 km