IP17 is a postcode district in East Suffolk, East of England, covering 725 active and 95 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IP17 (22%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (14%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IP17 are around £431k, up 14.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP17 at 154 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
IP17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP17 postcode area.
12,200
49
£ 44,067 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
IP17 is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £431k. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Set Saxmundham School
Middleton Community Primary School
Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy
Saxmundham Primary School
Coldfair Green Community Primary School
Snape Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Argyll House Bed And Breakfast
- Copperbeech Bed And Breakfast
- Courtyard B&B
- Crown House Bed And Breakfast
- Darsham Old Hall
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Fox Inn Darsham
- Golden Key Inn
- Kelsale Social Club
- Plough And Sail Inn
- Queens Head Inn
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Westleton Village Hall - Coffee In The Foyer
- At The Crossroads
- Carlton Meres Holiday Park
- Costa
- Darsham Serv Station & Lily's Pantry
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Fish Bar
- Mandarin House
- Pita
- Trawlers Catch
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Earsham Street Delicatessen At Snape Maltings
- Peasenhall Deli
- Saxmundham Local
- Horners Stores
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose
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