Is IP7 7HA a safe place to live?

Yes, IP7 7HA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of IP7 7HA?

The population for the IP7 7HA area is approximately 410 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Babergh, East of England

IP7 7HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP7 7HA.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP7 7HA's 72% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP7 7HA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Nedging Tye in Nedging Tye. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within South East Cosford ward and the South Suffolk constituency.

The people who live in IP7 7HA are typical of a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP7 7HA are sourced from Output Area E00152437 (shared with 28 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 7HA. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian0.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

IP7 7HA has low crime rates — 12 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 offences2

Criminal damage and arson1

Other theft1

Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Needham Market8.6 km
Stowmarket9.4 km
Elmswell14.2 km