Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

HAYWARD CLOSE, IP23 7AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYWARD CLOSE, IP23 7AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

394

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP23 7AE spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

IP23 7AE is a safe, established residential area on Hayward Close, 1.2km from Langton Green in Eye (Mid Suffolk). Administratively it sits within Eye ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP23 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00153159 (shared with 32 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 IP23 7AE. The average age is 46.6. 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

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

IP23 7AE has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye

Good177 pupils0.3 km
S

Hartismere School

Outstanding1034 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Tilting Sky Gift Shop0.3 km
  • David Dunnett Family Butcher0.3 km
  • The Tudor Bakehouse Ltd0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Ipswich & Norwich Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eye Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Lee's Cottage Chinese0.4 km
  • Pizza +0.2 km
  • New Happy House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Queens Head0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cocoa Mama0.3 km
  • Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent0.2 km
  • Staff Canteen0.4 km
  • Cafeye0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss6.3 km
  • Stowmarket17.4 km
  • Elmswell18.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Vion Food0.3 km
  • Vion Food0.3 km
  • Town Hall0.4 km
  • Primary School0.4 km
  • Primary School0.4 km