IP7 5BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on George Street in Hadleigh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP7, IP7 5BE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £794k, up 130.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP7 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00152342 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE STREET, IP7 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, IP7 5BE.
284
52
£ 44,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP7 5BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP7 5BE combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£794k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 130.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP7 5BE. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 855,000
2 sales · Mean £ 855,000
Semi-Detached
£ 733,000
2 sales · Mean £ 733,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP7 5BE has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
Hadleigh Community Primary School
Hadleigh High School
Beaumont Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Bakers Oven0.2 km
- Spar hadleigh0.4 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Adnams Cellar and Kitchen0.2 km
- Ferguson's0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Edge Hall0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eight Bells Inn0.3 km
- Kings Head0.2 km
- The Cock Inn0.2 km
- The George0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.4 km
- St Mary's Cafe Church0.3 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.0 km
- The Flying Guardsman0.2 km
- Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Grays Takeaway0.4 km
- Lennys0.2 km
- Pizza Town0.2 km
- Tudor chip shop0.2 km
- Spice Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manningtree12.3 km
- Ipswich Station12.9 km
- Needham Market14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP75BE · Data under Open Government Licence