Is IP27 0DR a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

IP27 0DR is a postcode in Brandon Central, West Suffolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IP27 0DR, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around IP27 0DR are local prosperity and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for IP27 0DR is based on West Suffolk 002 Census 2021. It covers 9,687 residents, 128 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.

For property prices near IP27 0DR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £151k from 136 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near IP27 0DR can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near IP27 0DR, LocaleIQ matches 2 kids clubs or activities, including holiday clubs (2). Closest examples include Football Fun Factory (Brandon) (at Brandon Leisure, Church Road, Brandon, UK, ages 2-5, 1.4 km) and Football Fun Factory (Mondays in Brandon) (at Brandon Leisure, Church Road, Brandon, UK, ages 5-12, 1.4 km). 2 holiday-club or holiday-activity options; 2 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IP27 0DR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around IP27 0DR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.