Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THETFORD ROAD, IP27 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THETFORD ROAD, IP27 0BZ.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP27 0BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 46.3% year-on-year.

home £240,666 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP27 0BZ is a safe, established residential area on Thetford Road in Brandon (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Brandon East ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 46.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00152519 (shared with 9 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 0BZ. The average age is 41.0. 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 Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

7 sales · Mean £ 199,357

Detached

£ 320,000

2 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Terraced

£ 180,000

2 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

IP27 0BZ has low crime rates — 43 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 offences68
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Glade Academy

Good245 pupils0.1 km
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Forest Academy

Good448 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Atlantico0.4 km
  • Peach Bower Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Pine Vista Cafe0.9 km
  • Brandon Tandoori0.5 km
  • Mr G's Bowling Centre0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • China Garden0.5 km
  • El Greco0.4 km
  • Golden Fried Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
  • Ali Kebabs0.4 km
  • Jean Paul Pizzeria0.4 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ram Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bridge Hotel Brandon0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Leisure Bowl0.8 km
  • Flintknappers0.3 km
  • The Bell Public House0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Brandon Sports And Social Club1.0 km
  • Deniz Intercontinental0.4 km
  • Spar - Barrels Superstore0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brandon0.9 km
  • Lakenheath6.4 km
  • Thetford8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Knappers Way0.0 km
  • Knappers Way0.0 km
  • Car Park0.2 km
  • Lode Street0.2 km
  • Pioneer Store Car Park0.4 km