Schoorl Close is in Hadleigh, Ipswich and in Babergh district. IP7 5SP is located in the Hadleigh South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Suffolk. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Schoorl Close, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP7 5SR, IP7 5HW, IP7 5JL, IP7 5SW, IP7 5SS, IP7 5HU, IP7 5SX, IP7 5HR, IP7 5SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP7 5SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48% | 48.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 18.7% | 22.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.4% | 62.5% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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%) 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 | 49.8% | 53.8% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 17.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 33.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.9% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.7% | 93.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 93.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Schoorl Close was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Box Vale average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Schoorl Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Box Vale and the 48th lowest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 380.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Schoorl Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-09-29 | £424,421 |
| 4 Schoorl Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-02-27 | £363,518 |
| 8 Schoorl Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-09-29 | £361,972 |
| 8 Schoorl Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2014-01-22 | £385,431 |
| 9 Schoorl Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2012-10-19 | £333,519 |
IP7 5SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 129 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Community Primary School Station Road , IP7 5HQ | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Community Primary School Durrant Road , Hadleigh IP7 6GD | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kersey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Cherry Hill , Kersey IP7 6EG | 2out of 4 | 3,616 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 | 4,234 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 | 299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Lounge | Hadleigh Baptist Church, George Street | 540 yd | |
| Berlin Packaging UK Ltd | Unit 2, Lady Lane Industrial Estate | 637 yd | |
| Porch Project | 28a High Street, Hadleigh | 650 yd | |
| Tito's Ristorante, Italian & Pizzeria | Tito's Ristorante 23-25 High Street, Hadleigh | 666 yd | |
| The Flying Guardsman | 66 High Street, Hadleigh | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | 89 George Street, Hadleigh | 467 yd | |
| Eight Bells Inn | Eight Bells Public House, 90-92 Angel Street | 599 yd | |
| The George | 52 High Street, Hadleigh | 689 yd | |
| Kings Head | The Kings Head, 90 High Street | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Takeaway | 169 Angel Street, Hadleigh | 604 yd | |
| Lennys | 12 Angel Street, Hadleigh | 747 yd | |
| Jasmine House Chinese Takeaway | Jasmine House Takeaway 59a High Street, Hadleigh | 749 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 82A High Street, Hadleigh | 758 yd | |
| Tudor chip shop | Tudor Chip Shop 65 High Street, Hadleigh | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh High School Highlands Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| Hadleigh Pool & Leisure STONEHOUSE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Hadleigh United Football Club LAYHAM ROAD SPORTS GROUND LAYHAM ROAD SPORTS GROUND TINKERS LANE | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Layham Road Sports Ground RAVEN WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.