Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

BENTON STREET, IP7 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTON STREET, IP7 5AZ.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IP7 5AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £448k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 35.4% year-on-year.

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

IP7 5AZ is a sought-after residential area on Benton Street, 1.2km from Upper Layham in Hadleigh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP7, IP7 5AZ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £448k, up 35.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IP7 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00152340 (shared with 10 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 5AZ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 398,750

6 sales · Mean £ 373,416

Detached

£ 450,875

2 sales · Mean £ 450,875

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

IP7 5AZ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hadleigh Community Primary School

Good480 pupils0.6 km
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Hadleigh High School

Good758 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

Good193 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Bakers Oven1.0 km
  • Ferguson's0.9 km
  • Fork Kitchen & Deli Ltd1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Edge Hall0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The George1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • St Mary's Cafe Church1.0 km
  • Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Porch Project0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Spice Indian Takeaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manningtree11.3 km
  • Ipswich Station12.8 km
  • Mistley13.2 km