IP27 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Bury Road in Brandon (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Brandon Central ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP27 0BU is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00152512 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURY ROAD, IP27 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY ROAD, IP27 0BU.
248
45
£ 38,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP27 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
IP27 0BU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP27 0BU. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 93,000
2 sales · Mean £ 93,000
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP27 0BU is moderate at 50 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.
school Local Schools
Forest Academy
Glade Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Atlantico0.4 km
- Peach Bower Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Brandon Tandoori0.2 km
- Mr G's Bowling Centre0.2 km
- Centre Cafe0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- China Garden0.2 km
- El Greco0.3 km
- Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza0.3 km
- Ali Kebabs0.4 km
- Jean Paul Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ram Hotel0.7 km
- The Bridge Hotel Brandon0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Leisure Bowl0.9 km
- Flintknappers0.2 km
- The Bell Public House0.3 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Brandon Sports And Social Club0.7 km
- Deniz Intercontinental0.4 km
- Spar - Barrels Superstore0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brandon0.9 km
- Lakenheath6.2 km
- Thetford8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Car Park0.1 km
- Old Forge Court0.2 km
- Old Forge Court0.2 km
- Lode Street0.2 km
- Ladram House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP270BU · Data under Open Government Licence