Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

CHALFONT DRIVE, IP17 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALFONT DRIVE, IP17 1AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

275

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP17 1AQ's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP17 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chalfont Drive, 0.4km from Benhall Green in East Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP17, IP17 1AQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00154068 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1AQ. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP17 1AQ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good85 pupils0.4 km
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Set Saxmundham School

Inadequate258 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Marsh Farm Caravan Site0.8 km
  • Railway Farm Shop0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Courtyard B&B0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ex-Servicemans Club & Village Hall0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham1.6 km
  • Wickham Market8.1 km
  • Darsham8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Grays Lane0.1 km
  • Grays Lane0.1 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Church Hill0.4 km