Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

MAGDALEN ROAD, IP7 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALEN ROAD, IP7 5AU.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP7 5AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
workEmployment
2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in IP7 5AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP7 5AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Magdalen Road in Hadleigh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP7 5AU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP7 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00152344 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP7 5AU. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 580,000

1 sales · Mean £ 580,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP7 5AU has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order9
Shoplifting8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Hadleigh Community Primary School

Good480 pupils0.1 km
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Hadleigh High School

Good758 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

Good193 pupils0.4 km
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Beaumont Community Primary School

Good130 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Bakers Oven0.3 km
  • Spar hadleigh0.6 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Adnams Cellar and Kitchen0.4 km
  • Ferguson's0.3 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Edge Hall0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Eight Bells Inn0.6 km
  • Kings Head0.4 km
  • The Cock Inn0.5 km
  • The George0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.6 km
  • St Mary's Cafe Church0.4 km
  • The Coffee Lounge0.3 km
  • The Flying Guardsman0.4 km
  • Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.2 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Grays Takeaway0.7 km
  • Lennys0.5 km
  • Pizza Town0.4 km
  • Tudor chip shop0.4 km
  • Spice Indian Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manningtree12.0 km
  • Ipswich Station12.9 km
  • Mistley13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Clopton Gardens0.0 km
  • Sydney Brown Court0.1 km
  • Sydney Brown Court0.1 km
  • Clopton Gardens0.1 km
  • Highlands Road0.3 km