Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

HARPERS LANE, IP17 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPERS LANE, IP17 1BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

230

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP17 1BP is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

home £316,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP17 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Harpers Lane, 0.4km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP17, IP17 1BP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00154057 (shared with 10 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 1BP. 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

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 263,000

2 sales · Mean £ 263,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP17 1BP has low crime rates — 31 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson12
Other crime6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Saxmundham Primary School

Good255 pupils0.3 km
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Set Saxmundham School

Inadequate258 pupils0.6 km
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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good164 pupils1.1 km
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Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good85 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Get Stuffed0.3 km
  • Saxon Wines0.3 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.5 km
  • CandyHeaven0.3 km
  • IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.3 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Jinny's Cafe0.3 km
  • Pear Tree Cafe0.5 km
  • Pizzeria Locale0.3 km
  • The Gannon Rooms Charity0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Trawlers Catch0.3 km
  • Mandarin House0.3 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pita0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Head Inn0.4 km
  • Railway Tavern0.3 km
  • Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham0.2 km
  • Darsham6.6 km
  • Wickham Market9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lambsale Meadow0.2 km
  • Lambsale Meadow0.2 km
  • Street Farm Road0.2 km
  • Street Farm Road0.2 km
  • Felsham Rise0.2 km