Buckenham Road is in Hadleigh, Ipswich and in Babergh district. IP7 5SD is located in the Hadleigh South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckenham Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP7 5SB, IP7 5SG, IP7 5SH, IP7 5ST, IP7 5SA, IP7 5JH, IP7 5JW, IP7 5JB, IP7 5SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP7 5SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP7 5SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.3% | 20.7% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 62.2% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 55.6% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 33.6% | -7.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19% | 12.1% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 22% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 32.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96% | 96.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckenham Road was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Box Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckenham Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Box Vale and the 5th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Buckenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-10-14 | £453,755 |
| 1 Buckenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2004-11-30 | £363,192 |
| 3 Buckenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2000-10-27 | £471,533 |
| 7 Buckenham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £75,500 | 1997-03-25 | £421,862 |
IP7 5SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Community Primary School Station Road , IP7 5HQ | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh Stonehouse Road , Hadleigh IP7 5BH | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Community Primary School Durrant Road , Hadleigh IP7 6GD | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kersey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Cherry Hill , Kersey IP7 6EG | 2out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Rectory Road , Whatfield IP7 6QU | 3out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh High School Highlands Road , Hadleigh IP7 5HU | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria | Tito's Ristorante 23-25 High Street, Hadleigh | 1,064 yd | |
| Porch Project | 28a High Street, Hadleigh | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | 89 George Street, Hadleigh | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh High School Highlands Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Hadleigh United Football Club LAYHAM ROAD SPORTS GROUND LAYHAM ROAD SPORTS GROUND TINKERS LANE | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Hadleigh Pool & Leisure STONEHOUSE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Layham Road Sports Ground RAVEN WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,043 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.