IP7 5BQ is a safe, established residential area on Guthrum Road in Hadleigh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
Within the IP7 district, this postcode is characterised by a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP7 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00152334 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUTHRUM ROAD, IP7 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUTHRUM ROAD, IP7 5BQ.
310
47
£ 44,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP7 5BQ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 47, IP7 5BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP7 5BQ. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 318,000
3 sales · Mean £ 309,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP7 5BQ has low crime rates — 20 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
Hadleigh Community Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
Hadleigh High School
Beaumont Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Bakers Oven0.2 km
- Spar hadleigh0.5 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Adnams Cellar and Kitchen0.3 km
- Ferguson's0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Edge Hall0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eight Bells Inn0.4 km
- Kings Head0.2 km
- The Cock Inn0.3 km
- The George0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.4 km
- St Mary's Cafe Church0.2 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.1 km
- The Flying Guardsman0.2 km
- Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Grays Takeaway0.5 km
- Lennys0.3 km
- Pizza Town0.2 km
- Tudor chip shop0.2 km
- Spice Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manningtree12.2 km
- Ipswich Station12.9 km
- Mistley14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sydney Brown Court0.1 km
- Sydney Brown Court0.1 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP75BQ · Data under Open Government Licence