Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

TOPPESFIELD GARDENS, IP7 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOPPESFIELD GARDENS, IP7 5DS.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP7 5DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 59, 63% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £145k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 19.4% year-on-year.

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

IP7 5DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Toppesfield Gardens 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP7 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00152325 (shared with 77 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 5DS. 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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

6 sales · Mean £ 147,000

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

IP7 5DS has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Public order8
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Hadleigh Community Primary School

Good480 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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Hadleigh High School

Good758 pupils0.7 km
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Beaumont Community Primary School

Good130 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • The Bakers Oven0.2 km
  • Spar hadleigh0.8 km
  • Adnams Cellar and Kitchen0.3 km
  • Ferguson's0.2 km
  • Mung Bean0.3 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Edge Hall0.3 km
  • Holbecks House B&B0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Eight Bells Inn0.7 km
  • Kings Head0.3 km
  • The Cock Inn0.6 km
  • The George0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.4 km
  • St Mary's Cafe Church0.2 km
  • The Coffee Lounge0.4 km
  • The Flying Guardsman0.3 km
  • Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria0.2 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Grays Takeaway0.9 km
  • Lennys0.4 km
  • Pizza Town0.3 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
  • Mistley14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Sydney Brown Court0.3 km
  • Kings Head0.3 km