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Brandon Central

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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 20.4% 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. 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
20.4%
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£183,500
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £234K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £183,500 (about £272 per square foot) in Brandon Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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£307,500£303
Semi-Detached17£190,000£300
Terraced17£175,000£222
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£307,500£105,000£189,250£180,000
2026£315,000£120,000£192,500£175,000
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£285£175£277£222
2026£293£177£302£256
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.

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 £183,500 (about £272 per square foot) based on 52 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 from the latest Ofsted inspections.

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 11,447 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 20% 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).

All postcodes in Brandon Central

IP270EG

Heath Road

IP270BU

Bury Road

IP270HR

The Orchard

IP270AA

Market Hill

IP270RF

Boundary Close

IP270EX

Rowan Drive

IP270DT

Mount Road

IP270ES

The Sandgalls

IP270HD

Rattlers Road

IP270HB

Stuart Close

IP270AN

Riverside Way

IP270ER

London Road

IP270AQ

High Street

IP270HF

Pinewood Drive

IP270UL

Spruce Drive

IP270EJ

Beavor Lane

IP270UU

Spruce Drive

IP270UX

Cedar Way

IP270HG

Pinewood Drive

IP270JD

Riverside Way

IP270AG

London Road

IP270BX

George Street

IP270FB

Wishing Well Close

IP270BJ

Hellesdon Court

IP270EE

Warren Close

IP270UT

Spruce Drive

IP270EY

Elizabeth Road

IP271AW

High Street

IP270GY

Suffolk Court

IP270FA

Boundary Close

IP270BW

Brandon Central

IP270BS

Thetford Road

IP270HY

London Road

IP270BT

Bury Road

IP270HJ

Rowan Drive

IP270HA

Rattlers Road

IP270HL

London Road

IP270HX

Gentle Court

IP271AS

High Street

IP270AS

Coulson Lane

IP270DU

Wood Close

IP270UJ

Willow Close

IP270BZ

Thetford Road

IP270EL

London Road

IP270AD

School Lane

IP270HH

Spinney Close

IP270EA

Gas House Drove

IP270HQ

Forest Close

IP270LD

London Road

IP270AX

High Street

IP270BD

Lode Street

IP270DA

Knappers Way

IP270RR

Leamon Court

IP270HZ

Victoria Avenue

IP270AW

High Street

IP270AU

High Street

IP270EZ

Elizabeth Road

IP270EH

Rought Avenue

IP270BL

The Maltings

IP270AH

White Hart Lane

IP270EF

Heath Road

IP270AY

High Street

IP270HE

Firs Way

IP270BQ

Bury Road

IP270JA

Victoria Avenue

IP270HT

Coulson Lane

IP270BY

Wellington Close

IP270HS

London Road

IP270AJ

High Street

IP271BA

Brandon Central

IP270AE

Stores Street

IP270FP

Bury Road

IP270HU

Coulson Lane

IP270BH

Station Way

IP270EU

Rattlers Road

IP270RS

Lode Street

IP270BF

Bury Road

IP270HP

Walton Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.