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.
BENTON STREET, IP7 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTON STREET, IP7 5AZ.
324
43
£ 44,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hadleigh Community Primary School
Hadleigh High School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Bakers Oven1.0 km
- Ferguson's0.9 km
- Fork Kitchen & Deli Ltd1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Edge Hall0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The George1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- St Mary's Cafe Church1.0 km
- Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.8 km
- Porch Project0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Spice Indian Takeaway1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manningtree11.3 km
- Ipswich Station12.8 km
- Mistley13.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP75AZ · Data under Open Government Licence