IP17 1BE is a safe, established residential area on St Johns Road, 0.3km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
The people who live in IP17 1BE are typical of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £333k, up 45.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00154055 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS ROAD, IP17 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, IP17 1BE.
335
46
£ 40,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1BE 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP17 1BE's 53% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £333k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 45.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1BE. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 375,000
2 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Terraced
£ 251,000
1 sales · Mean £ 251,000
Semi-Detached
£ 257,500
2 sales · Mean £ 257,500
Flat
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP17 1BE has low crime rates — 39 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
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 Stuffed0.2 km
- Saxon Wines0.2 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.4 km
- CandyHeaven0.2 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.4 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.2 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.5 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.3 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.2 km
- Mandarin House0.2 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pita0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.3 km
- Railway Tavern0.2 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.1 km
- Darsham6.7 km
- Wickham Market9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Entrance10.2 km
- Saxmundham Rail Station0.2 km
- Entrance20.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171BE · Data under Open Government Licence