Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

KNAPPERS WAY, IP27 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNAPPERS WAY, IP27 0DA.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP27 0DA 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in IP27 0DA — 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. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.

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

IP27 0DA is a safe, established residential area on Knappers Way in Brandon (West Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Brandon Central ward and the West Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP27 0DA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP27 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00152516 (shared with 3 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 0DA. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 127,750

10 sales · Mean £ 123,450

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

IP27 0DA has low crime rates — 41 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 offences87
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson10
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Glade Academy

Good245 pupils0.0 km
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Forest Academy

Good448 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ram Hotel0.8 km
  • The Bridge Hotel Brandon0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Leisure Bowl0.9 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 Intercontinental0.5 km
  • Spar - Barrels Superstore0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brandon1.0 km
  • Lakenheath6.4 km
  • Thetford8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Knappers Way0.1 km
  • Knappers Way0.1 km
  • Car Park0.2 km
  • Lode Street0.3 km
  • Ladram House0.4 km