St Benedicts Road is in Brandon and in Forest Heath district. IP27 0UN is located in the Brandon East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Benedicts Road, Brandon, IP27 0UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP27 0DY, IP27 0UW, IP27 0DS, IP27 0UH, IP27 0DP, IP27 0DR, IP27 0DZ, IP27 0DW, IP27 0DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP27 0UN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 56.2% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 43.8% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 0UN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 21.9% | 21.4% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 56% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 30.2% | 33.7% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 39.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 18.6% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 0UN this area, 29.8% 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 12.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 29.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 16.6% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 13.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -21.1% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.8% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 91.2% | 91.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 91.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Benedicts Road was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Brandon Central average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
St Benedicts Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Brandon Central and the 59th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 St Benedicts Road, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2019-11-12 | £192,315 |
| 127 St Benedicts Road, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2019-02-08 | £189,621 |
| 117 St Benedicts Road, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2015-03-13 | £209,310 |
| 119 St Benedicts Road, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-03-06 | £195,377 |
| 123 St Benedicts Road, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2010-11-19 | £194,803 |
IP27 0UN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP27 0UN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Academy Knappers Way , IP27 0DA | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bury Road , IP27 0FP | 2out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeting Church of England Primary School Main Road , Weeting IP27 0QQ | 2out of 4 | 2,584 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 | 2,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tillys Tea Rooms | Market Hill, Brandon | 1,065 yd | |
| Peach Bower Chinese Restaurant And Takeaway | 8 Market Hill, Brandon | 1,065 yd | |
| Mr G's Bowling Centre | 4-6 Market Hill, Brandon | 1,065 yd | |
| No 30 Coffee Lounge | 30 High Street, Brandon | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flintknappers | 1-3 Market Hill, Brandon | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 10-12 High Street, Brandon | 1,065 yd | |
| Ali's Kebabs | 54 High Street, Brandon | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 62 High Street, Brandon | 1,074 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.