Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

IP17 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP17 1AT.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Saxmundham Primary School

Good255 pupils0.4 km
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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good164 pupils0.8 km
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Set Saxmundham School

Inadequate258 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.5 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Trawlers Catch0.5 km
  • Mandarin House0.5 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Pita0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Head Inn0.6 km
  • Railway Tavern0.6 km
  • Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.6 km
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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