Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

CASTLE ROAD, IP7 6JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, IP7 6JH.

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Population

254

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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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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP7 6JH is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £410k reflects the demand.

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

IP7 6JH is a sought-after residential area on Castle Road, 0.8km from Stone Street in Hadleigh. Administratively it sits within Hadleigh South ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP7, IP7 6JH offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 78% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k. 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 6JH are sourced from Output Area E00152330 (shared with 43 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 6JH. The average age is 59.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 218,800

Detached

£ 452,500

4 sales · Mean £ 515,625

Terraced

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

IP7 6JH has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Beaumont Community Primary School

Good130 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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Hadleigh Community Primary School

Good480 pupils1.2 km
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Hadleigh High School

Good758 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • The Bakers Oven0.9 km
  • Andrew's Quality Butchers0.8 km
  • Keith Avis Stationery Shop0.8 km
  • Fork Kitchen & Deli Ltd0.9 km
  • Ferguson's0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Eight Bells Inn0.9 km
  • Kings Head0.8 km
  • The George0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Dynasty Oriental Cuisine0.6 km
  • St Mary's Cafe Church0.8 km
  • The Coffee Lounge1.0 km
  • The Flying Guardsman0.8 km
  • Cobblers Cafe & Wine Bar0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lennys0.8 km
  • Pizza Town0.8 km
  • Tudor chip shop0.8 km
  • Spice Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Hadleigh Fast Food0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manningtree13.1 km
  • Ipswich Station13.7 km
  • Needham Market14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brunskil Place0.2 km
  • Friars Road0.2 km
  • Castle Road0.3 km
  • Castle Road0.3 km
  • Council Offices0.3 km