Town Pop. 8,702

Living in Brandon (West Suffolk): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brandon (West Suffolk) comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 44/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 64/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the IP27 postcode district, Brandon (West Suffolk) ranks 2nd. On the national picture that lands Brandon (West Suffolk) in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the IP27 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 373 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 75 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other theft 66 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 46 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 171 crimes
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  1. 1 Parking Area 67 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 45 crimes
  3. 3 Stores Street 44 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 64
Parks Ample 49
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Breckland SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Forest AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Glade AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital3.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge24.7 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus26.7 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,747 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
42
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 200 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.3%Student2.5%Other inactive11.4%
Professional & managerial26.2%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary39.7%
No qualifications27.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.5%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership62.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Brandon 0.6 mi
Lakenheath 3.7 mi
Thetford 5.5 mi
J14 M11 27.6 mi
J31 M11 27.6 mi
J13 M11 28.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 45
Takeaways Ample 11
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,000 69
Detached £286,500 30
Semi-detached £210,000 17
Terraced £175,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£165k £211k £258k £304k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brandon (West Suffolk) a nice place to live?

Brandon (West Suffolk) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brandon (West Suffolk) is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brandon (West Suffolk)?

Brandon (West Suffolk) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 802 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brandon (West Suffolk)?

Among the top-rated schools in Brandon (West Suffolk) are Breckland School, Forest Academy and Glade Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Brandon (West Suffolk) in total.

What are house prices like in Brandon (West Suffolk)?

The current median house price in Brandon (West Suffolk) is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £286,500, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £175,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 69 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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