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Brandon West

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About

Brandon West is a residential ward within the town of Brandon in West Suffolk. The area is largely defined by housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. It sits on the western side of the town, with the River Little Ouse forming a natural boundary to the east. The landscape is characterised by urban development giving way to the fringes of Thetford Forest, one of the largest lowland pine forests in Britain.

The ward's proximity to the forest and the Breckland heath shapes its environment. Housing includes a mix of property types, with local schools, shops, and healthcare facilities concentrated along key routes like Thetford Road. The presence of Brandon Country Park on its edge provides a significant green space for recreation. The area maintains a quiet, settled character distinct from the more central parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Brandon West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brandon West is £42,559 per year. There are 1 schools in Brandon West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Brandon West is home to around 3,196 people, with a population density of about 101.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brandon West Population
3,196
Population density
101 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.48(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.01(+56%)
Other theft
9.39(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.01(-57%)
Shoplifting
5.01(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,661
83.36%
Other White
298
9.34%
Other
45
1.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
1.19%
Irish
22
0.69%
Total population: 3,192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
817
30.29%
Level 4 qualifications or above
505
18.72%
Level 3 (A level)
372
13.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
361
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
336
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 2,697

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
521
35.73%
Owns with a mortgage
362
24.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
20.16%
Other social rented
167
11.45%
Social rents from council
71
4.87%
Total households: 1,458

Property prices in Brandon West

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Brandon West area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brandon West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£260,000
Semi-Detached23£220,000
Terraced5£214,000

10 years median price trend in Brandon West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon West.

All postcodes in Brandon West

IP270NS

Woodlands Rise

IP270XB

Seymour Avenue

IP270JP

St Margarets Drive

IP270JS

West Drive

IP270NU

Woodlands Rise

IP270JG

St Peters Approach

IP270SD

Chalk Road

IP270SE

Northfen Drove

IP270SU

Brandon Park

IP270EN

Church Road

IP270JH

St Peters Place

IP270JY

The Drove

IP270LE

The Street

IP270LP

London Road

IP270JU

Crown Street

IP270ND

Highbury Road

IP270XG

Bluebell Walk

IP270LR

London Road

IP270NH

Crown Street

IP270NT

Woodlands Rise

IP270SS

May Day

IP270LY

London Road

IP270NW

Oaklands Drive

IP270NQ

Prospect Place

IP270JT

Crown Street

IP270JW

St Margarets Drive

IP270NN

Hillside

IP270XQ

Petunia Way

IP270JE

Church End

IP270LX

London Road

IP270PB

Norwood Road

IP270JZ

The Rookery

IP270LS

Saffron Close

IP270EP

Coronation Place

IP270JB

Church Road

IP270NY

Barnes Close

IP270NZ

Wimbledon Avenue

IP270LW

Lilac Close

IP270LA

Pond Lane

IP270LG

Manor Road

IP270NR

Oaklands Drive

IP270XF

Lavender Close

IP270LF

Crown Street

IP270XL

Parsons Close

IP270XE

Primrose Drive

IP270JX

Pond Lane

IP270LN

Field Road

IP270JJ

Queens Road

IP270NL

Hillside

IP270NP

Oaklands Drive

IP270EW

London Road

IP270JL

Queens Road

IP270JQ

Church Close

IP270LT

Millers Lane

IP270NG

Mile End

IP270LU

Sweden Place

IP270XD

Edmund Road

IP270XN

Jasmine Court

IP270SW

Cunningham Close

IP270LZ

London Road

IP270NX

Mile End

IP270LH

Princes Close

IP270LJ

Tower Close

IP270LB

White Horse Street

IP270SA

Chalk Road

IP270JR

Crown Street

IP270PD

Twickenham Avenue

IP270XH

Seymour Avenue

IP270PE

Crown Street

IP270SJ

Brandon Road

IP270LL

The Rookery

IP270SF

Brandon Road

IP270XA

Edmund Road

IP270JN

Queens Road

IP270JF

Church Close

IP270NE

London Road

IP270PA

Mile End

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.