IP7 is a postcode district in Mid Suffolk, East of England, covering 668 active and 158 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IP7 (22%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (18%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IP7 are around £317k, down 23.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP7 at 123 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
IP7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP7 postcode area.
16,874
47
£ 44,675 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
IP7 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £317k. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bildeston Primary School
Hadleigh Community Primary School
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beaumont Community Primary School
Hadleigh High School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
Elmsett Church of England Primary School
Kersey Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Spar hadleigh
- Buy Right
- Elmsett Post office & Village Store
- Hadleigh Foodbank Charity
- Suffolk Craft Shop
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Edge Hall
- Holbecks House B&B
- Stanstead Hall B & B
- The Bildeston Crown
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Flying Guardsman
- The Marquis of Cornwallis Ltd
- Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria
- Bildeston Baptist Church Lunch Club
- Bildeston Baptist Church Lunch Club
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Hilly Ridge Alpacas
- Pizza time plus
- Grays Takeaway
- Hadleigh Fast Food
- Jasmine House Chinese Takeaway
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Kersey bell
- The Peacock Inn
- The Queens Head
- The Red Lion
- The Rose and Crown
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- East of England Co-Operative Society
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