Chestnut Close, Brandon
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP27 0RU.
At a glance
5 property sales on Chestnut Close, Brandon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 May 2018. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £154,125. Average sale prices fell from £189,975 in 2016 to £152,167 in 2018 (-20%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Chestnut Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Chestnut Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP27 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £154,125 | 9 May 2018 |
| Detached | 1 | £219,950 | 16 Sep 2016 |
Sold prices on Chestnut Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Chestnut Close IP27 0RU | 9 May 2018 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Chestnut Close IP27 0RU | 30 Jan 2018 | £156,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Chestnut Close IP27 0RU | 24 Jan 2018 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Chestnut Close IP27 0RU | 16 Sep 2016 | £219,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Chestnut Close IP27 0RU | 15 Aug 2016 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Chestnut Close | £160,000 (Aug 2016) → £170,000 (May 2018) | +6% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Chestnut Close
Crime
39 crimes were reported within about a mile of Chestnut Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Other theft | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Chestnut Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Little Ouse River and River Thet at Thetford, Brandon and Hockwold Flood warning area
- Little Ouse River and River Thet in Suffolk and Norfolk Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Chestnut Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Forest Academy 389 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Breckland School 615 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Weeting Church of England Primary School 121 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Brandon station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Lakenheath station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
- Thetford station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chestnut Close (opp, Green Road) 1 min walk
- Chestnut Close (adj, Green Road) 1 min walk
- Lingheath Road (adj, Thetford Road) 5 min walk
- Lingheath Road (opp, Thetford Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Forest Surgery
Bury Road, Brandon · 0.5 mi - Brandon Medical Practice
Elbourne Surgery, 31 High Street, Brandon · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 32.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 841 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,856 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in IP27
- London Road£183k
- Oak Lane£194k
- Angerstein Close£202k
- St Benedicts Road£224k
- Seymour Avenue£235k
- Redwood Lane£168k
- Rowan Drive£189k
- High Street£266k
- Thetford Road£219k
- Cromwell Road£250k
- Birch Walk£143k
- Castle Close£173k