Brandon Road is in Weeting, Brandon and in Breckland district. IP27 0PT is located in the Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brandon Road, Weeting, Brandon, IP27 0PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP27 0XP, IP27 0PW, IP27 0PH, IP27 0PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP27 0PT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 50.4% | 48.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 23.5% | 29.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 47.9% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.1% | 39.7% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.2% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 0PT this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 30.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 23.1% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.2% | 91.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 82.6% | 86.2% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 85.9% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 2.8% | -6.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brandon Road was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Ashill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Brandon Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashill and the 117th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Farm Brandon Road, Brandon, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2008-05-09 | £223,708 |
IP27 0PT 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy Bury Road , IP27 0FP | 2out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeting Church of England Primary School Main Road , Weeting IP27 0QQ | 2out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Academy Knappers Way , IP27 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,576 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 | 2,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Centre | The Harvest Centre Fengate Drove | 235 yd | |
| Pine Vista Cafe | Pine Vista Cafe Mundford Road | 302 yd | |
| Orient Express Buffet Ltd | Green Box Sushi 3 Ltd Great Eastern Hotel, High Street | 318 yd | |
| Green Box Sushi 3 Ltd | Great Eastern Hotel, High Street | 450 yd | |
| Centre Cafe | 41-43 High Street, Brandon | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Bowl | Elveden Forest Holiday Village, Brandon Road | 325 yd | |
| The Bell Public House | The Bell, 48 High Street | 931 yd | |
| Flintknappers | 1-3 Market Hill, Brandon | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Kebabs | 54 High Street, Brandon | 789 yd | |
| Jean Paul Pizzeria | 28 High Street, Brandon | 931 yd | |
| Pagoda House | 13 High Street, Brandon | 931 yd | |
| Kings Garden | 37 High Street, Brandon | 931 yd | |
| GoldenFriedChicken | 51 High Street, Brandon | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 62 High Street, Brandon | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance Playing Fields COULSON LANE | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.