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.
CASTLE ROAD, IP7 6JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, IP7 6JH.
254
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Beaumont Community Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh
Hadleigh Community Primary School
Hadleigh High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Eight Bells Inn0.9 km
- Kings Head0.8 km
- The George0.9 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: IP76JH · Data under Open Government Licence