IP17 1AY is a safe, established residential area on North Entrance, 0.4km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP17 1AY has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £920k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00154055 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ENTRANCE, IP17 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ENTRANCE, IP17 1AY.
335
46
£ 40,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1AY 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 46, IP17 1AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £920k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1AY. 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
Detached
£ 920,000
1 sales · Mean £ 920,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP17 1AY has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Saxmundham Primary School
Set Saxmundham School
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Stuffed0.2 km
- Saxon Wines0.2 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.5 km
- CandyHeaven0.2 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.5 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.2 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.6 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.3 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.2 km
- Mandarin House0.2 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pita0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.3 km
- Railway Tavern0.3 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.2 km
- Darsham6.5 km
- Wickham Market9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lambsale Meadow0.1 km
- Lambsale Meadow0.1 km
- Street Farm Road0.1 km
- Street Farm Road0.1 km
- ECOC Garage0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171AY · Data under Open Government Licence