IP17 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
The people who live in IP17 1AJ are typical of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00154055 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, IP17 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP17 1AJ.
335
46
£ 40,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP17 1AJ's 53% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1AJ. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 166,000
3 sales · Mean £ 166,166
Flat
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP17 1AJ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Saxmundham Primary School
Set Saxmundham School
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Stuffed0.0 km
- Saxon Wines0.0 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.2 km
- CandyHeaven0.0 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.2 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.0 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.7 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.0 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.0 km
- Mandarin House0.0 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pita0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.1 km
- Railway Tavern0.2 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.2 km
- Darsham6.7 km
- Wickham Market9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Street Farm Road0.1 km
- ECOC Garage0.1 km
- Street Farm Road0.1 km
- Entrance10.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171AJ · Data under Open Government Licence