Postcode IP7 7JR 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.4 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 Stowmarket located about 6.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham has a moderate 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 35.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 43.3% 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 7JR.
Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham near IP7 7JR 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 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in North West Cosford area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 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 | 11 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £1,385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in North West Cosford
In the IP7 7JR postcode area, located within Lavenham, Bildeston & Brettenham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Bildeston Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Gable End | Other independent special school | Good |
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.