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About

Brandon Central ward is situated within the market town of Brandon in the Breckland district of West Suffolk. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraced homes to more modern developments. The town's high street serves as a local commercial hub, providing essential services and shops for the community. The surrounding landscape is characterised by the sandy, heathland soils typical of the Breckland region.

The ward's geography is significantly shaped by the River Little Ouse, which flows through the area. Brandon Country Park, with its historic forestry and trails, is a major local greenspace. The town has historical connections to the flint-knapping industry, a legacy visible in local architecture and museum collections. This area functions as a residential and service centre for its inhabitants within the wider rural context of West Suffolk.

Area overview

On average Brandon Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brandon Central is £42,559 per year. The median sale price in Brandon Central is £189,250 (around £275 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,500 and £266,000. There are 2 schools in Brandon Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brandon Central is home to around 3,395 people, with a population density of about 2,843.6 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brandon Central Population
3,395
Population density
2,843.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.03(+220%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.56(+271%)
Other theft
17.67(+223%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.49(+43%)
Public order
13.55(+165%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,767
81.5%
Other White
414
12.19%
African
29
0.85%
White and Black African (mixed)
29
0.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.71%
Total population: 3,395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
714
26.34%
Level 4 qualifications or above
503
18.55%
Level 3 (A level)
418
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
406
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
387
14.28%
Total 16+ residents: 2,711

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
453
28.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
21.92%
Owns with a mortgage
331
20.91%
Other social rented
273
17.25%
Social rents from council
110
6.95%
Total households: 1,583

Property prices in Brandon Central

Median price: £189,250
Price per sq ft: £275
Sales (last 12 months): 46
Typical range (middle 50%): £163K – £266K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £189,250 (about £275 per square foot) in Brandon Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brandon Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£315,000£291
Semi-Detached14£197,500£294
Terraced14£174,500£214
Flats5£120,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brandon Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,000£68,495£188,500£121,250
2017£231,500£94,950£156,500£131,000
2018£224,500£108,750£149,000£139,500
2019£230,000£93,500£154,000£140,000
2020£187,500£95,000£169,975£145,000
2021£240,000£92,500£155,000£148,000
2022£320,000£105,000£195,000£175,750
2023£251,000£105,000£175,000£175,000
2024£240,000£95,750£200,000£180,000
2025£298,750£105,000£189,250£180,000
2026£315,000£101,000£192,500£174,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandon Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£138£218£146
2017£218£175£217£150
2018£221£163£244£187
2019£231£167£215£172
2020£199£181£244£169
2021£249£186£261£208
2022£261£191£279£234
2023£256£186£264£215
2024£267£186£228£218
2025£287£175£277£222
2026£284£159£294£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandon Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brandon Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,874
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,919
Band H£4,703

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Brandon Central ward.

Local councillors

Jools Savage

Brandon Central - Elected 4 May 2023

West Suffolk Independents

Frequently asked questions about Brandon Central

Is Brandon Central safe?

Brandon Central records about 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brandon Central?

The median sale price in Brandon Central is £189,250 (about £275 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Brandon Central?

Brandon Central has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Brandon Central?

Brandon Central scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brandon Central sits around rank 7,872 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Brandon Central?

The average household income in Brandon Central is around £42,559 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brandon Central?

Brandon Central is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jools Savage (West Suffolk Independents).