Queens Road, Brandon, IP27 0JN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP27 0JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	50.8%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49.1%	49.2%	0.1%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of IP27 0JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.4%	22.4%	1.0%	37.9%	-15.5%
Married: Opposite sex	57%	54%	-3.0%	44.2%	9.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.3%	2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	9.7%	9.6%	-0.1%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	9.7%	11.2%	1.5%	6.1%	5.1%

Health

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	40.2%	45.8%	5.6%	48.4%	-2.6%
Good health	32.2%	30.2%	-2.0%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	21.2%	12.9%	-8.3%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	5.9%	8.6%	2.7%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	0.5%	2.5%	2.0%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around IP27 0JN this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.7%	34.9%	-6.8%	18.2%	16.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	8.2%	-5.1%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	12.2%	0.2%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	5.1%	3.5%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	14.1%	4.1%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	10.7%	21.6%	10.9%	33.8%	-12.2%
Other	10.7%	3.9%	-6.8%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	0.5%	1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	0.8%	0.7%
White	92.5%	90.2%	-2.3%	81.4%	8.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.9% 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	84.7%	76.9%	-7.8%	83.2%	-6.3%
European Union	2.1%	7.7%	5.6%	6.1%	1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	11%	14.2%	3.2%	1.3%	12.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.7%	76.9%	-7.8%	83.2%	-6.3%
10+ Years	5.1%	5.5%	0.4%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	5.9%	2.8%	-3.1%	2.9%	-0.1%
2-5 Years	2.1%	6.8%	4.7%	2.2%	4.6%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	8%	5.9%	1.9%	6.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	56.3%	76.7%	-20.4%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Lithuania	2.5%	0.3%	2.2%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	13.5%	0.3%	13.2%
No passport held	22.2%	13.5%	8.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	9.9%	6.0%	3.9%

Safety

Is Queens Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Brandon Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Queens Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Brandon Central and the 287th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in IP27 0JN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Queens Road are based on 58 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Forest Heath.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Queens Road, Brandon, IP27 0JN

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP27 0JN

Average Price
£197,213

Semi-Detached
£187,193

Terraced
£196,987

Detached
£337,721

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Queens Road

Average Price
£206,874

Semi-Detached
£202,799

Terraced
£214,724

Detached
£343,733

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Queens Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
48 Queens Road, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-01-17	£194,533
69 Queens Road, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-12-18	£202,462
52 Queens Road, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-11-27	£202,047
67A Queens Road, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2022-11-11	£343,733
69 Queens Road, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2022-01-31	£179,835

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP27 0JN

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Looking after home or family	16
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Other	24
Manufacturing	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	11
Transport and storage	9
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Forest Academy Bury Road , IP27 0FP	2out of 4	1,319 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glade Academy Knappers Way , IP27 0DA	3out of 4	1,626 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Weeting Church of England Primary School Main Road , Weeting IP27 0QQ	2out of 4	2,956 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Breckland School Crown Street , IP27 0PE	3out of 4	375 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Munchies Sandwich Shop	12 Wimbledon Avenue, Brandon	419 yd
Revive Cafe and Lounge LTD	Revive Cafe and Lounge Ltd, 2 Wimbledon Avenue	483 yd
Abbeycroft Leisure	Brandon Sports Centre, Church Road	582 yd
Chick King	Chick King Mile End Cafe, Mile End	785 yd
Brandon Tandoori	17 London Road, Brandon	1,065 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Ernies	108A London Road, Brandon		627 yd
Brandon Fish Bar	21 London Road, Brandon		1,065 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, London Road		761 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ies Breckland CROWN STREET	grass pitches, swimming pool	460 yd
Brandon Leisure Centre CHURCH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	729 yd
Brandon Remembrance Sports And Social Club CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	843 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	23 Mbit/s
Average download speed	22.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.56 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of IP27 0JN