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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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 |
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.
Brandon (West Suffolk) in context
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