Postcode IP7 7JD is located in a rural hamlet, within the South East Cosford 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 29.4 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 Sudbury (Suffolk) located about 7.4 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 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham is £54,773 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP7 7JD.
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham near IP7 7JD 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 7.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in South East Cosford area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £1,575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £520,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in South East Cosford
In the IP7 7JD postcode area, located within Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 7JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh Walter Edward Jamieson
South East 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.