Swallow Drive is in Brandon and in Forest Heath district. IP27 0YA is located in the Brandon East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swallow Drive, Brandon, IP27 0YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP27 0YJ, IP27 0YE, IP27 0YL, IP27 0YB, IP27 0YQ, IP27 0YF, IP27 0YD, IP27 0RU, IP27 0YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP27 0YA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.6% | 47.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 15.2% | 25.9% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 49.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 7.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 34.7% | 38.5% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 33.5% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 19.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 0YA this area, 33.2% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 33.2% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 18.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 97.7% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 86.2% | 86.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 85.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 3.7% | -4.2% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 0.3% | 9.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swallow Drive was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Brandon Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swallow Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Brandon Central and the 255th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Swallow Drive, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-12-07 | £243,000 |
| 7 Swallow Drive, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-06-28 | £269,688 |
| 5 Swallow Drive, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2021-04-22 | £220,343 |
| 12 Swallow Drive, Brandon, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-01-04 | £254,598 |
| 6A Swallow Drive, Brandon, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-10-07 | £217,894 |
IP27 0YA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0YA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Academy Knappers Way , IP27 0DA | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bury Road , IP27 0FP | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeting Church of England Primary School Main Road , Weeting IP27 0QQ | 2out of 4 | 3,231 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 | 2,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.