Area Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

IP7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP7 postcode area.

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Population

16,874

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,675 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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.

home £317,307 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences954
Anti-social behaviour254
Criminal damage and arson234
Public order166
Other theft157

school Local Schools

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Bildeston Primary School

Good102 pupils
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Hadleigh Community Primary School

Good480 pupils
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Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good41 pupils
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Beaumont Community Primary School

Good130 pupils
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Hadleigh High School

Good758 pupils
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

Good193 pupils
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Elmsett Church of England Primary School

Good62 pupils
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Kersey Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement29 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Spar hadleigh
  • Buy Right
  • Elmsett Post office & Village Store
  • Hadleigh Foodbank Charity
  • Suffolk Craft Shop
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Edge Hall
  • Holbecks House B&B
  • Stanstead Hall B & B
  • The Bildeston Crown
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Hilly Ridge Alpacas
  • Pizza time plus
  • Grays Takeaway
  • Hadleigh Fast Food
  • Jasmine House Chinese Takeaway
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Kersey bell
  • The Peacock Inn
  • The Queens Head
  • The Red Lion
  • The Rose and Crown
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • East of England Co-Operative Society