Church Road is in Brandon and in Forest Heath district. IP27 0JB is located in the Brandon West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Brandon, IP27 0JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP27 0JE, IP27 0EN, IP27 0JQ, IP27 0EW, IP27 0JG, IP27 0ER, IP27 0LP, IP27 0JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP27 0JB is primarily male, with 56.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 43.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 56.5% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 34.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 46% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 44% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 24.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 21.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.9% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 94% | 91.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 82.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 82.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 82.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 0.3% | 8.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 174.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% higher than the Brandon Central average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Church Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Brandon Central and the 36th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29A Church Road, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-09 | £330,579 |
| 29 Church Road, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-12 | £356,978 |
| 27 Church Road, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-03-18 | £208,008 |
| 29A Church Road, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-09-11 | £192,363 |
| 31 Church Road, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2017-06-01 | £294,828 |
IP27 0JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy Bury Road , IP27 0FP | 2out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Academy Knappers Way , IP27 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeting Church of England Primary School Main Road , Weeting IP27 0QQ | 2out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckland School Crown Street , IP27 0PE | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeycroft Leisure | Brandon Sports Centre, Church Road | 2 yd | |
| Brandon Tandoori | 17 London Road, Brandon | 533 yd | |
| Centre Cafe | 41-43 High Street, Brandon | 776 yd | |
| Tillys Tea Rooms | Market Hill, Brandon | 785 yd | |
| Peach Bower Chinese Restaurant And Takeaway | 8 Market Hill, Brandon | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Public House | The Bell, 48 High Street | 776 yd | |
| Flintknappers | 1-3 Market Hill, Brandon | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernies | 108A London Road, Brandon | 256 yd | |
| Brandon Fish Bar | 21 London Road, Brandon | 533 yd | |
| China Garden | 48 London Road, Brandon | 551 yd | |
| El Greco | 19 High Street, Brandon | 773 yd | |
| Jean Paul Pizzeria | 28 High Street, Brandon | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, London Road | 356 yd | |
| Aldi | 62 High Street, Brandon | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Leisure Centre CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 164 yd |
| Brandon Remembrance Sports And Social Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 269 yd |
| Remembrance Playing Fields COULSON LANE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Ies Breckland CROWN STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 32.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.