IP7 5BH is a safe, established residential area within the IP7 district of Babergh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP7 5BH has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP7 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00152334 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP7 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP7 5BH.
310
47
£ 44,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP7 5BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
IP7 5BH is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP7 5BH. The average age is 47.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP7 5BH has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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 High School
Hadleigh Community Primary School
Beaumont Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Bakers Oven0.5 km
- Spar hadleigh0.3 km
- Andrew's Quality Butchers0.5 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Ferguson's0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Edge Hall0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eight Bells Inn0.3 km
- Kings Head0.5 km
- The Cock Inn0.2 km
- The George0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.6 km
- St Mary's Cafe Church0.5 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.3 km
- The Flying Guardsman0.5 km
- Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Grays Takeaway0.4 km
- Lennys0.5 km
- Pizza Town0.5 km
- Tudor chip shop0.5 km
- Spice Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manningtree12.1 km
- Ipswich Station12.6 km
- Needham Market13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bourchier Close0.1 km
- Highlands Road0.3 km
- George Street0.3 km
- George Street0.3 km
- Eight Bells0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP75BH · Data under Open Government Licence