IP7 5AY is a sought-after residential area on Benton Street, 1.4km from Upper Layham in Hadleigh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
For serious buyers, IP7 5AY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £458k, up 63.5% year-on-year. 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 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00152338 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTON STREET, IP7 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTON STREET, IP7 5AY.
254
50
£ 44,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP7 5AY combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£458k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £458k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 63.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP7 5AY. The average age is 50.2. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 515,000
3 sales · Mean £ 553,333
Terraced
£ 217,000
3 sales · Mean £ 231,333
Semi-Detached
£ 651,250
2 sales · Mean £ 651,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP7 5AY has low crime rates — 5 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
Hadleigh Community Primary School
Hadleigh High School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Andrew's Quality Butchers0.9 km
- Ferguson's0.7 km
- The Bakers Oven0.8 km
- Mung Bean0.9 km
- Adnams Cellar and Kitchen0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cobblers Cafe & Wine Bar0.9 km
- Huffers Cafe0.9 km
- St Mary's Cafe Church0.8 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- The Flying Guardsman0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Spice Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Lennys1.0 km
- Pizza Town0.9 km
- Tudor chip shop0.8 km
- Hadleigh Fast Food0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Edge Hall0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Head0.9 km
- The Cock Inn0.9 km
- The George0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manningtree11.5 km
- Ipswich Station12.8 km
- Mistley13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Clopton Gardens0.5 km
- Woodthorpe Road0.5 km
- Clopton Gardens0.5 km
- Woodthorpe Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IP75AY · Data under Open Government Licence