Saxon Place is in Weeting, Brandon and in Breckland district. IP27 0QP 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 Saxon Place, Weeting, Brandon, IP27 0QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP27 0QW, IP27 0QJ, IP27 0QN, IP27 0RG, IP27 0QH, IP27 0QL, IP27 0RQ, IP27 0QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP27 0QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 24% | 29.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 45.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 38.5% | 38.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 16.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 0QP this area, 32.2% 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 13.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 32.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 18.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 11.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 13.9% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -19.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 93.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 93.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 93.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.8% | 13.5% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saxon Place was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% higher than the Ashill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saxon Place has the 3rd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashill and the 102nd highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Saxon Place, Brandon, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-17 | £327,341 |
| 12 Saxon Place, Brandon, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2023-08-09 | £298,699 |
| 12 Saxon Place, Brandon, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-01-14 | £377,308 |
| 3 Saxon Place, Brandon, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2012-11-19 | £324,033 |
| 10 Saxon Place, Brandon, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2012-08-17 | £256,760 |
IP27 0QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeting Church of England Primary School Main Road , Weeting IP27 0QQ | 2out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bury Road , IP27 0FP | 2out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Academy Knappers Way , IP27 0DA | 3out of 4 | 3,266 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 | 3,444 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Fish Bar | Hereward Way, Weeting | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon Public House | The Saxon Public House Lynn Road | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeting Village Stores | General Stores Hereward Way | 176 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weeting Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD ACCESS ROAD TO VILLAGE HALL | grass pitches | 115 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 | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.