IP7 5BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood within the IP7 district of Babergh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP7 5BJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP7 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00152346 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP7 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP7 5BJ.
191
58
£ 44,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP7 5BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
IP7 5BJ has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP7 5BJ. The average age is 57.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP7 5BJ has low crime rates — 21 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
Hadleigh High School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
Beaumont Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Bakers Oven0.3 km
- Spar hadleigh0.7 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Adnams Cellar and Kitchen0.4 km
- Ferguson's0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Edge Hall0.0 km
- Holbecks House B&B1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eight Bells Inn0.6 km
- Kings Head0.4 km
- The Cock Inn0.5 km
- The George0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.6 km
- St Mary's Cafe Church0.3 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.3 km
- The Flying Guardsman0.3 km
- Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Grays Takeaway0.7 km
- Lennys0.4 km
- Pizza Town0.4 km
- Tudor chip shop0.3 km
- Spice Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manningtree12.0 km
- Ipswich Station13.0 km
- Mistley13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sydney Brown Court0.1 km
- Sydney Brown Court0.1 km
- Clopton Gardens0.1 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Clopton Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP75BJ · Data under Open Government Licence