Overview of IP27 9BH

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The Street is in Eriswell, Brandon and in Forest Heath district. IP27 9BH is located in the Lakenheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about The Street, Eriswell, Brandon, IP27 9BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: IP27 9BE, IP27 9BG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP27 9BH is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.8%46%-2.8% 51.0% -5.0%
Male51.2%54%2.8% 49.0% 5.0%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.3%30.4%2.1% 37.9% -7.5%
Married: Opposite sex56.1%48.7%-7.4% 44.2% 4.5%
Separated0.6%2.5%1.9% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced9.8%13.3%3.5% 9.1% 4.2%
Widowed5.2%5.1%-0.1% 6.1% -1.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45%40.9%-4.1% 48.4% -7.5%
Good health38.8%39.8%1.0% 33.6% 6.2%
Fair health11.5%13.4%1.9% 12.7% 0.7%
Bad health2.9%4.8%1.9% 4.0% 0.8%
Very bad health1.9%1.1%-0.8% 1.2% -0.1%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26%17.1%-8.9% 18.2% -1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.7%7%-5.7% 9.6% -2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15%15.8%0.8% 13.4% 2.4%
Apprenticeship1.7%10.8%9.1% 5.3% 5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.8%14.6%4.8% 16.9% -2.3%
Degree or Similar22.5%28.5%6.0% 33.8% -5.3%
Other12.1%6.3%-5.8% 2.8% 3.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1.6%1.6% 0.7% 0.9%
Indian0.5%0%-0.5% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian2.9%0%-2.9% 1.6% -1.6%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1%0.5%-0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed Other1.4%4.8%3.4% 0.8% 4.0%
White92.8%92.5%-0.3% 81.4% 11.1%
Arab0%0.5%0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Other1%0%-1.0% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.5%87.6%10.1% 83.2% 4.4%
European Union6.7%1.1%-5.6% 6.1% -5.0%
Rest of Europe0%0.5%0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa0.5%0.5%0.0% 2.7% -2.2%
Middle East and Asia1%1.1%0.1% 5.6% -4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean13.9%9.2%-4.7% 1.3% 7.9%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK77.5%87.1%9.6% 83.2% 3.9%
10+ Years7.7%5.4%-2.3% 9.8% -4.4%
5-10 Years7.7%0.5%-7.2% 2.9% -2.4%
2-5 Years5.3%3.2%-2.1% 2.2% 1.0%
Less than 2 years1.9%3.8%1.9% 1.9% 1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.2% 76.7% -7.5%
Spain1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Lithuania1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Other EU countries0.5% 1.5% -1.0%
North America and the Caribbean7% 0.3% 6.7%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
No passport held20% 13.5% 6.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.7% 37.2% 5.5%
Christian53% 46.2% 6.8%
Muslim0.5% 6.5% -6.0%
Not answered3.8% 6.0% -2.2%

Safety

Is The Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Street was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Lakenheath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

The Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath and the 155th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,200
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in IP27 9BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Street are based on 19 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 The Street, Eriswell, Brandon, IP27 9BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP27 9BH

Average Price
£269,974
Semi-Detached
£178,826
Terraced
£365,073
Detached
£359,146
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Street

Average Price
£240,862
Semi-Detached
£186,307
Terraced
£218,089
Detached
£299,985
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
18 The Street, Brandon, Suffolk
Terraced, an established residential building
£340,0002021-08-20 £373,430
12 The Street, Brandon, Suffolk
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£138,0002020-06-12 £163,513
13 The Street, Brandon, Suffolk
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£140,0002019-09-12 £167,288
13 The Street, Brandon, Suffolk
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£132,0002018-08-21 £158,304
The Chapel The Street, Brandon, Suffolk
Detached, an established residential building
£265,0002018-06-29 £320,373
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP27 9BH

Employment

IP27 9BH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee75
Retired31
Part-Time Employee20
Self-Employed9
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed5
Looking after home or family5
Other3
Student (economically inactive)2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Other19
Agriculture, forestry and fishing17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Human health and social work activities10
Construction9
Manufacturing8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Administrative and support service activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Education3
Transport and storage3
Information and communication2
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Great Heath Academy
Girton Close , Mildenhall IP28 7PT
3out of 4 2,840 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Beck Row Primary Academy
The Street , Beck Row IP28 8AE
1out of 4 3,109 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Church of England Academy
Trinity Avenue , Mildenhall IP28 7LR
3out of 4 3,364 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Lakenheath Community Primary School
Mill Road , Lakenheath IP27 9DU
3out of 4 5,126 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mildenhall College Academy
The Hub , Sheldrick Way IP28 7JX
3out of 4 3,855 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
On Track Education Centre (Mildenhall)
82e & F Fred Dannatt Road , IP28 7RD
- not rated 3,420 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in IP27 9BH area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near IP27 9BH postcode.

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed73.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed66.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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