Postcode insights

IP27 0RT

The Chase

Brandon East

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Detailed insights for IP27 0RT

Overview

Postcode IP27 0RT is located in a rural town, within the Brandon East ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Brandon area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Brandon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brandon has a high crime rate, with approximately 88 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP27 0RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Brandon near IP27 0RT 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP27 0RT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Brandon

N/A

Walking directions to Brandon

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
6,985.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.65(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.17(+44%)
Bicycle theft
7.56(+789%)
Other theft
7.02(+28%)
Public order
4.86(-5%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
71.38%
Other White
75
23.08%
Other Black
5
1.54%
Other Asian
4
1.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.23%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
24.31%
No qualifications
60
23.53%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
40.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
30.66%
Owns outright
27
19.71%
Other social rented
7
5.11%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

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.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP27 0RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP27 0RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202551, The Chase, Brandon, IP27 0RTDetachedFreehold£300,000
11 Apr 202512, The Chase, Brandon, IP27 0RTDetachedFreehold£245,000
28 Mar 202539, The Chase, Brandon, IP27 0RTDetachedFreehold£300,000
25 Jul 202518, Ash Close, Brandon, IP27 0YPTerracedFreehold£169,000
06 Feb 20269, Walnut Close, Brandon, IP27 0SPTerracedFreehold£187,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP27 0RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGlade AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryForest AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP27 0RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP27 0RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 0RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Phil Wittam

Brandon East - 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 EastE05012768
ParishBrandonE04012407
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BrandonE02006238
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 002CE01029928
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about IP27 0RT

Is IP27 0RT (Brandon) safe?

The area around IP27 0RT records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0RT?

The median sale price around IP27 0RT in Brandon is £231,250 (about £305 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP27 0RT?

There are 2 schools close to IP27 0RT, including Glade Academy (Good) and Forest Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP27 0RT?

The closest station to IP27 0RT is Brandon, about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP27 0RT?

IP27 0RT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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