Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

DRAPERS CLOSE, IP7 5DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAPERS CLOSE, IP7 5DH.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP7 5DH's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £425k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £425k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP7 5DH is a sought-after residential area on Drapers Close in Hadleigh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

For serious buyers, IP7 5DH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. 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 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00152341 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP7 5DH. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 367,500

2 sales · Mean £ 367,500

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

IP7 5DH has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order6
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

Good193 pupils0.2 km
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Hadleigh High School

Good758 pupils0.4 km
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Hadleigh Community Primary School

Good480 pupils0.6 km
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Beaumont Community Primary School

Good130 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The Bakers Oven0.6 km
  • Spar hadleigh0.2 km
  • Andrew's Quality Butchers0.6 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Ferguson's0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Edge Hall0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Eight Bells Inn0.3 km
  • Kings Head0.6 km
  • The Cock Inn0.3 km
  • The George0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.7 km
  • St Mary's Cafe Church0.7 km
  • The Coffee Lounge0.4 km
  • The Flying Guardsman0.6 km
  • Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Grays Takeaway0.3 km
  • Lennys0.6 km
  • Pizza Town0.6 km
  • Tudor chip shop0.6 km
  • Spice Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manningtree12.2 km
  • Ipswich Station12.5 km
  • Needham Market13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bourchier Close0.1 km
  • George Street0.1 km
  • George Street0.1 km
  • Aldham Road0.3 km
  • Eight Bells0.3 km