IP17 1BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fairfield Road, 0.4km from Mill Hole in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For serious buyers, IP17 1BB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 81% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k, up 146.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00154057 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFIELD ROAD, IP17 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD ROAD, IP17 1BB.
230
55
£ 40,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 55, 81% owned. IP17 1BB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £515k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 146.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1BB. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 395,000
15 sales · Mean £ 435,200
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
1 sales · Mean £ 515,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP17 1BB has low crime rates — 30 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
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Stuffed0.5 km
- Saxon Wines0.5 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.6 km
- CandyHeaven0.4 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.6 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.5 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.3 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.5 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.5 km
- Mandarin House0.5 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
- Pita0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.5 km
- Railway Tavern0.3 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.3 km
- Darsham6.7 km
- Wickham Market9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Saxon Road0.2 km
- Bottom0.2 km
- Swann House0.2 km
- Mill Road0.2 km
- Mill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171BB · Data under Open Government Licence