Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

GEORGE STREET, IP7 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, IP7 5BU.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

284

cake
Avg Age

52

payments
Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

work
Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: IP7 5BU 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.

shieldSafety
8/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP7 5BU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

home £372,400 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP7 5BU 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 5BU offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, down 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP7 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00152342 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP7 5BU. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 410,000

7 sales · Mean £ 436,428

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 299,000

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

IP7 5BU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences52
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

P

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

Good193 pupils0.1 km
S

Hadleigh High School

Good758 pupils0.4 km
P

Hadleigh Community Primary School

Good480 pupils0.6 km
P

Beaumont Community Primary School

Good130 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Bakers Oven0.5 km
  • Spar hadleigh0.2 km
  • Andrew's Quality Butchers0.5 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Ferguson's0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Edge Hall0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Eight Bells Inn0.3 km
  • Kings Head0.5 km
  • The Cock Inn0.2 km
  • The George0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.7 km
  • St Mary's Cafe Church0.6 km
  • The Coffee Lounge0.3 km
  • The Flying Guardsman0.5 km
  • Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Grays Takeaway0.2 km
  • Lennys0.5 km
  • Pizza Town0.5 km
  • Tudor chip shop0.6 km
  • Spice Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manningtree12.2 km
  • Ipswich Station12.6 km
  • Needham Market13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bourchier Close0.1 km
  • George Street0.2 km
  • George Street0.2 km
  • Eight Bells0.2 km
  • Eight Bells0.3 km