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Brandon East

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About

Brandon East ward lies on the eastern edge of West Suffolk, bordering the expansive Thetford Forest. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments situated alongside older neighbourhoods. Its landscape is characterised by a mix of suburban streets and open green spaces that lead towards the forest's edge.

The ward's identity is closely tied to the Breckland heath environment. A network of public footpaths provides direct access into the Forestry England-managed woodlands from several points in the community. The local economy includes retail and services centred along the main routes serving the wider Brandon town area.

Area overview

On average Brandon East has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brandon East is £42,559 per year. Brandon East is home to around 2,844 people, with a population density of about 138.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brandon East Population
2,844
Population density
138.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.16(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.03(+11%)
Other theft
5.98(+9%)
Bicycle theft
4.92(+479%)
Public order
3.87(-24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,408
84.64%
Other White
276
9.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
1.09%
Other
29
1.02%
Other Asian
26
0.91%
Total population: 2,845

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
722
29.16%
Level 4 qualifications or above
462
18.66%
Level 3 (A level)
376
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
343
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
301
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 2,476

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
682
50.59%
Owns with a mortgage
374
27.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
16.25%
Other social rented
34
2.52%
Other forms of private rent
26
1.93%
Total households: 1,348

Property prices in Brandon East

Median price£231,250
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £273K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £231,250 (about £305 per square foot) in Brandon East area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £850,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£247,500£305
Semi-Detached11£217,000£311
Terraced5£187,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brandon East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£165,000£169,975
2017£197,975£165,500£139,500
2018£210,000£176,000£156,500
2019£223,750£176,750£150,000
2020£217,500£185,000£170,000
2021£227,000£202,000£155,750
2022£270,000£227,000£190,000
2023£293,750£188,500£195,500
2024£275,000£197,500£185,000
2025£257,500£197,500£185,000
2026£235,000£217,000£187,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandon East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£247£206
2017£235£235£222
2018£248£277£235
2019£272£265£240
2020£273£254£239
2021£263£239£253
2022£339£338£310
2023£302£328£296
2024£294£290£289
2025£298£295£291
2026£319£315£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandon East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Brandon East

Is Brandon East safe?

Brandon East records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brandon East?

The median sale price in Brandon East is £231,250 (about £305 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Brandon East?

Brandon East scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brandon East sits around rank 15,830 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 East?

The average household income in Brandon East is around £42,559 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brandon East?

Brandon East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Phil Wittam (West Suffolk Independents).

All postcodes in Brandon East

IP270YL

Linnet Crescent

IP270XS

St Thomas Close

IP270UF

Robin Walk

IP270AR

Cherry Tree Close

IP270UP

St Benedicts Road

IP270WB

Hall Drive

IP270AP

Robert Linge Crescent

IP270DH

St Dominics Drive

IP270BG

Teal Walk

IP270DQ

St Dominics Drive

IP270ED

Thetford Road

IP270DN

St Anthonys Way

IP270YQ

Blackbird Avenue

IP270DJ

St Nicholas Walk

IP270TD

Heron Avenue

IP270YA

Swallow Drive

IP270SY

Lingheath Road

IP270YD

Swallow Drive

IP270DD

Mounts Pit Lane

IP270YE

Martin Close

IP270DF

Thetford Road

IP270TL

Marks Lane

IP270UW

St Benedicts Road

IP270TG

Hall Drive

IP270TF

Brandon East

IP270DS

St Stephens Crescent

IP270UZ

Beechfields

IP270TW

Hall Drive

IP270YR

Elm Close

IP270DW

St Francis Close

IP270YP

Ash Close

IP270DB

Thetford Road

IP270UE

Robin Walk

IP270BE

Pheasant Way

IP270SZ

Heather Way

IP270AB

Yew Drive

IP270DZ

Downham Way

IP270UN

St Benedicts Road

IP270UD

Falcon Drive

IP270RT

The Chase

IP270TY

Pump Lane

IP270AF

Bury Bottom

IP270YF

Partridge Walk

IP270TE

Thetford Road

IP270UH

Downham Way

IP270TJ

Hall Drive

IP270TQ

Mark Lane

IP270TZ

Kingfisher Drive

IP270UB

Plovers Court

IP270TH

Hall Drive

IP270UR

St Davids Close

IP270DP

St Benedicts Road

IP270YB

Swallow Drive

IP270YG

Blackbird Avenue

IP270SR

Laburnum Walk

IP270DL

St Nicholas Walk

IP270SP

Walnut Close

IP270DY

The Paddocks

IP270BP

Mill Hill

IP270TX

Brandon East

IP270SX

Bracken Rise

IP270UA

Kestrel Drive

IP270YJ

Mallard Way

IP270UQ

Lark Close

IP270UG

Nightingale Road

IP270DG

Thetford Road

IP270TN

Woodcock Cottages

IP270DR

St Dominics Drive

IP270EB

Gas House Drove

IP270TU

Thetford Road

IP270TB

Wren Close

IP270BN

Woodcock Rise

IP270RU

Chestnut Close

IP270DX

The Paddocks

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.