Living in IP7, Babergh
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP7 in Babergh. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Babergh: £328,612, up 1.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around IP7
28 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP7, with a median of £217,000 and a range from £45,000 to £950,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 STONE STREET, IP7 6DN | detached | £562,000 | 2024-08-03 |
| 17 STONE STREET, IP7 6DN | detached | £345,000 | 2022-09-12 |
| 9 STONE STREET, IP7 6DN | detached | £430,000 | 2022-02-01 |
| IVY TREE BARN IVY TREE LANE, IP7 6LG | detached | £950,000 | 2022-01-14 |
| PEYTON HOUSE ALDHAM MILL HILL, IP7 6LE | detached | £591,000 | 2021-03-16 |
| 2 COSFORD ROAD, IP7 6LF | semi-detached | £315,000 | 2020-12-21 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Kersey Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Hadleigh Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
| Hadleigh High School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.6 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Associate professional and technical | 21.0% |
| Professional occupations | 17.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.2% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central IP7 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Babergh's figures.
Common questions about IP7
What is the average house price in IP7?
The average sold price in Babergh is £328,612 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP7?
Prices in Babergh are up 1.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IP7?
The median of 28 recorded sales around central IP7 is £217,000, ranging from £45,000 to £950,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IP7?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP7?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP7 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP7 at risk of flooding?
Central IP7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IP7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £217,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP7 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP7 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? IP7 or IP8, IP7 or IP2, IP7 or IP1.
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