Postcode insights

IP27 0HR

The Orchard

Brandon Central

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Detailed insights for IP27 0HR

Overview

Postcode IP27 0HR is located in a rural town, within the Brandon Central ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Brandon area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brandon is £42,559 per year. The nearest station is Brandon, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Brandon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,331 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Brandon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Brandon is £42,559 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from IP27 0HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Brandon near IP27 0HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brandon located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP27 0HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Brandon

N/A

Walking directions to Brandon

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
4,455.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.71(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.19(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.95(+3%)
Public order
9.48(+85%)
Other theft
5.36(-2%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
89.78%
Other White
16
5.84%
African
3
1.09%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.73%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
34.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.09%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
59.5%
Owns with a mortgage
18
14.88%
Other social rented
16
13.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.79%
Social rents from council
4
3.31%
Total households: 121

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.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP27 0HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP27 0HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20259, The Orchard, Brandon, IP27 0HRTerracedLeasehold£102,000
18 Aug 20258, The Orchard, Brandon, IP27 0HROtherLeasehold£100,000
22 May 202562, Elizabeth Road, Brandon, IP27 0EYTerracedFreehold£134,000
28 Nov 202557, London Road, Brandon, IP27 0ELTerracedFreehold£160,000
13 Oct 202581D, London Road, Brandon, IP27 0ELDetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the IP27 0HR postcode area, located within Brandon, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP27 0HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryForest AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGlade AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miSecondaryBreckland SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP27 0HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP27 0HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierLondon Road, Brandon, IP27 0ERWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miTescoLondon Road, Brandon, IP27 0LDWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miBarrels Super Store33-35 High Street, Brandon, IP27 0AQWalking directions to Barrels Super Store
0.4 miAldi62 High Street, Brandon, IP27 0AUWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miBrandon Local42A Thetford Road, Brandon, IP27 0DBWalking directions to Brandon Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,495
Band B£1,745
Band C£1,994
Band D£2,243
Band E£2,741
Band F£3,240
Band G£3,738
Band H£4,486

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP27 0HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jools Savage

Brandon Central - Elected 4 May 2023

West Suffolk Independents

Member of parliament

Nick Timothy

West Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictWest SuffolkE07000245
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest SuffolkE14001578
WardBrandon CentralE05012767
ParishBrandonE04012407
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BrandonE02006238
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 002BE01029927
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about IP27 0HR

Is IP27 0HR (Brandon) safe?

The area around IP27 0HR records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near IP27 0HR?

The median sale price around IP27 0HR in Brandon is £183,500 (about £272 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP27 0HR?

There are 3 schools close to IP27 0HR, including Forest Academy (Good), Glade Academy (Good) and Breckland School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP27 0HR?

The closest station to IP27 0HR is Brandon, about 1,024 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP27 0HR?

IP27 0HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,331 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP27 0HR (Brandon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Suffolk covering IP27 0HR is Nick Timothy (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jools Savage (West Suffolk Independents).

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.