Postcode IP7 7ET is located in a rural village, within the North West Cosford ward of Babergh in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham is £54,773 per year. The nearest station is Stowmarket located about 7.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.4% 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 per household in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham is £54,773 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP7 7ET.
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham near IP7 7ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stowmarket located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £393,000 in North West Cosford area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £545,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £1,385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in North West Cosford
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP7 7ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bildeston Post Office | High Street, Babergh, IP7 7EB | Walking directions to Bildeston Post Office |
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.
Elected local representatives for IP7 7ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Deborah Saw
North West Cosford - Elected 4 May 2023
James Cartlidge
South Suffolk - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.