IP27 0BX is a safe, established residential area on George Street in Brandon (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Brandon Central ward and the West Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP27 0BX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00152525 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE STREET, IP27 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, IP27 0BX.
232
36
£ 38,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP27 0BX 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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in IP27 0BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0BX. The average age is 36.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 129,000
3 sales · Mean £ 132,166
Detached
£ 151,250
2 sales · Mean £ 151,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP27 0BX is moderate at 52 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
Glade Academy
Forest Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Atlantico0.3 km
- Peach Bower Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Pine Vista Cafe0.9 km
- Brandon Tandoori0.3 km
- Mr G's Bowling Centre0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- China Garden0.3 km
- El Greco0.2 km
- Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza0.2 km
- Ali Kebabs0.3 km
- Jean Paul Pizzeria0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ram Hotel0.6 km
- The Bridge Hotel Brandon0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Leisure Bowl0.8 km
- Flintknappers0.1 km
- The Bell Public House0.2 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Brandon Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- Deniz Intercontinental0.3 km
- Spar - Barrels Superstore0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brandon0.8 km
- Lakenheath6.2 km
- Thetford8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Car Park0.0 km
- Lode Street0.1 km
- Knappers Way0.2 km
- Ladram House0.2 km
- Knappers Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP270BX · Data under Open Government Licence