IP7 5DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Duke Street in Hadleigh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP7 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00152325 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUKE STREET, IP7 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKE STREET, IP7 5DR.
248
59
£ 44,800 /yr
36%
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
No single demographic signal dominates IP7 5DR — age 59, 63% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP7 5DR. The average age is 58.8. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP7 5DR has low crime rates — 31 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
Hadleigh High School
Beaumont Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- The Bakers Oven0.2 km
- Spar hadleigh0.7 km
- Adnams Cellar and Kitchen0.2 km
- Ferguson's0.1 km
- Mung Bean0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Edge Hall0.2 km
- Holbecks House B&B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eight Bells Inn0.6 km
- Kings Head0.2 km
- The Cock Inn0.5 km
- The George0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.4 km
- St Mary's Cafe Church0.1 km
- The Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- The Flying Guardsman0.2 km
- Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Grays Takeaway0.8 km
- Lennys0.4 km
- Pizza Town0.2 km
- Tudor chip shop0.2 km
- Spice Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manningtree12.2 km
- Ipswich Station13.2 km
- Mistley14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Sydney Brown Court0.2 km
- Sydney Brown Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP75DR · Data under Open Government Licence