Joseph Close, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5FH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP7 5FH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	55.4%	2.4%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	47%	44.6%	-2.4%	49.0%	-4.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29%	30.3%	1.3%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	48.8%	47.9%	-0.9%	44.2%	3.7%
Separated	1.4%	3%	1.6%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	13.8%	11.1%	-2.7%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	6.9%	7.7%	0.8%	6.1%	1.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.4%	42.8%	-4.6%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	35.3%	35.7%	0.4%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	15.8%	17.8%	2.0%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	1.1%	3.3%	2.2%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.3%	26.4%	1.1%	18.2%	8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	14.5%	-2.1%	9.6%	4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	14.5%	-0.2%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	4.3%	1.5%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	14.5%	4.4%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	25.8%	23.4%	-2.4%	33.8%	-10.4%
Other	4.6%	2.6%	-2.0%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.9%	94.4%	-1.5%	81.4%	13.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.1%	93.7%	-1.4%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	93.4%	-1.7%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	1.5%	-1.1%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.6%	76.7%	-3.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
No passport held	22.3%	13.5%	8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	55.9%	46.2%	9.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Joseph Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joseph Close was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Box Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Joseph Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Box Vale and the 91st lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Babergh .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in IP7 5FH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Joseph Close are based on 25 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Babergh.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Joseph Close, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5FH

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP7 5FH

Average Price
£346,505

Semi-Detached
£388,182

Terraced
£286,383

Detached
£397,286

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Joseph Close

Average Price
£355,923

Semi-Detached
£401,159

Terraced
£311,896

Detached
£371,357

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Joseph CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Joseph Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£322,500	2025-12-11	£317,376
7 Joseph Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-06-08	£299,406
9 Joseph Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2021-06-25	£406,393
4 Joseph Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£258,000	2020-12-14	£290,034
10 Joseph Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2019-02-01	£341,126

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP7 5FH

Employment

IP7 5FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in IP7 5FH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	7
Education	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh Stonehouse Road , Hadleigh IP7 5BH	3out of 4	230 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hadleigh Stonehouse Road , Hadleigh IP7 5BH	- not rated	230 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hadleigh Community Primary School Station Road , IP7 5HQ	3out of 4	654 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont Community Primary School Durrant Road , Hadleigh IP7 6GD	3out of 4	721 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kersey Church of England Primary School Cherry Hill , Kersey IP7 6EG	3out of 4	3,307 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hadleigh High School Highlands Road , Hadleigh IP7 5HU	3out of 4	644 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hadleigh High School High Lands Road , Hadleigh IP7 5HU	- not rated	644 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Montessori School Ipswich Road , Hadleigh IP7 6BG	- not rated	1,605 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Cottage The Lodge Ipswich Road , Elmsett IP7 6NY	- not rated	5,132 yd	Other independent special school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Coffee Lounge	Hadleigh Baptist Church, George Street	264 yd
Berlin Packaging UK Ltd	Unit 2, Lady Lane Industrial Estate	417 yd
Paddy and Scotts	Paddy & Scotts Cafe 70-72 High Street, Hadleigh	449 yd
Cobblers Cafe & Wine Bar	76 High Street, Hadleigh	465 yd
The Flying Guardsman	66 High Street, Hadleigh	467 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cock Inn	89 George Street, Hadleigh	86 yd
Eight Bells Inn	Eight Bells Public House, 90-92 Angel Street	115 yd
Kings Head	The Kings Head, 90 High Street	464 yd
The George	52 High Street, Hadleigh	481 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grays Takeaway	169 Angel Street, Hadleigh	217 yd
Lennys	12 Angel Street, Hadleigh	378 yd
Pizza Town	82A High Street, Hadleigh	464 yd
Tudor chip shop	Tudor Chip Shop 65 High Street, Hadleigh	494 yd
Hadleigh Fast Food	Hadleigh Fast Food. 69 High Street, Hadleigh	494 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hadleigh Pool & Leisure STONEHOUSE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	213 yd
Hadleigh High School Highlands Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	643 yd
Hadleigh Cricket Club HADLEIGH CRICKET CLUB HADLEIGH CRICKET CLUB FRIARS ROAD	grass pitches	948 yd
Hadleigh United Football Club LAYHAM ROAD SPORTS GROUND LAYHAM ROAD SPORTS GROUND TINKERS LANE	grass pitches	957 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	58.55 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	58.55 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.