IP17 1AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00154054 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP17 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP17 1AT.
262
50
£ 40,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1AT 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
No single demographic signal dominates IP17 1AT — age 50, 77% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1AT. The average age is 50.2. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP17 1AT has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Set Saxmundham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Stuffed0.5 km
- Saxon Wines0.5 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.7 km
- CandyHeaven0.5 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.7 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.5 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.7 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.5 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.5 km
- Mandarin House0.5 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pita0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.6 km
- Railway Tavern0.6 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.5 km
- Darsham6.3 km
- Wickham Market9.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Spinney0.0 km
- The Spinney0.0 km
- Lambsale Meadow0.2 km
- Lambsale Meadow0.2 km
- Felsham Rise0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171AT · Data under Open Government Licence