IP17 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Station Approach, 0.1km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
IP17 1BW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00154055 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION APPROACH, IP17 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION APPROACH, IP17 1BW.
335
46
£ 40,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1BW 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 1BW 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1BW. 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
Flat
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 141,333
Terraced
£ 191,500
4 sales · Mean £ 178,687
Detached
£ 198,000
2 sales · Mean £ 198,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP17 1BW has low crime rates — 49 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
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Stuffed0.1 km
- Saxon Wines0.1 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.2 km
- CandyHeaven0.1 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.2 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.1 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.6 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.1 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.1 km
- Mandarin House0.1 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.2 km
- Pita0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.1 km
- Railway Tavern0.1 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.1 km
- Darsham6.8 km
- Wickham Market9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.0 km
- Railway Station0.0 km
- Entrance10.1 km
- Saxmundham Rail Station0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171BW · Data under Open Government Licence