IP17 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Rendham Road, 0.2km from Mill Hole in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00154055 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RENDHAM ROAD, IP17 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RENDHAM ROAD, IP17 1BJ.
335
46
£ 40,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1BJ 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
IP17 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £390k 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 1BJ. 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
£ 390,000
4 sales · Mean £ 403,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP17 1BJ has low crime rates — 32 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
Set Saxmundham School
Saxmundham Primary 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 Stuffed0.3 km
- Saxon Wines0.4 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.5 km
- CandyHeaven0.3 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.5 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.3 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.3 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.4 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.4 km
- Mandarin House0.4 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pita0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.3 km
- Railway Tavern0.1 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.2 km
- Darsham6.9 km
- Wickham Market9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Road0.1 km
- Mill Road0.1 km
- Saxon Road0.2 km
- Entrance20.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171BJ · Data under Open Government Licence