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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 14% 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. The median sale price in Brandon West is £245,000 (around £289 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £309,500. 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 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
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
32.23(+2%)
Other theft
9.39(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.76(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-49%)
Burglary
4.69(+69%)
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

Median price: £245,000
Price per sq ft: £289
Sales (last 12 months): 33
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £310K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Brandon West area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £640,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£309,500£295
Semi-Detached10£202,500£282
Terraced6£167,500£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brandon West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£153,000£137,500
2017£220,000£160,000£149,000
2018£218,000£178,000£167,000
2019£199,998£155,000£190,000
2020£222,500£174,950£164,000
2021£235,000£174,000£165,250
2022£280,000£194,000£187,000
2023£248,750£200,500£170,000
2024£250,000£191,500£245,000
2025£295,000£220,000£192,000
2026£294,750£180,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brandon West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandon West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£195£199
2017£224£206£195
2018£230£218£163
2019£214£220£211
2020£218£223£227
2021£267£209£260
2022£297£265£274
2023£291£244£271
2024£281£270£245
2025£259£254£272
2026£319£262£304
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brandon West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brandon West 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 West ward.

Local councillors

Victor Lukaniuk

Brandon West - Elected 4 May 2023

West Suffolk Independents

Frequently asked questions about Brandon West

Is Brandon West safe?

Brandon West records about 69 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 West?

The median sale price in Brandon West is £245,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Brandon West?

Brandon West has 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Brandon West?

Brandon West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brandon West sits around rank 14,102 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 West?

The average household income in Brandon West is around £42,559 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brandon West?

Brandon West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Victor Lukaniuk (West Suffolk Independents).