Postcode IP7 7AY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Box Vale ward of Babergh in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Sudbury (Suffolk) located about 7.2 miles away.
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,754 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham is £45,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP7 7AY.
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham near IP7 7AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sudbury (Suffolk) located about 7.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £323,000 in Box Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £1,315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £236,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £248,000 |
10 year median price trend in Box Vale
In the IP7 7AY postcode area, located within Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP7 7AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Monks Eleigh Community Shop | 1 The Street, Ipswich, IP7 7AU | Walking directions to Monks Eleigh Community Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Babergh district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.