IP17 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Mayflower Avenue, 0.3km from Mill Hole in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IP17 1BX is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00187949 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFLOWER AVENUE, IP17 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFLOWER AVENUE, IP17 1BX.
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£ 40,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IP17 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1BX. The average age is 33.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP17 1BX has low crime rates — 25 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Stuffed0.8 km
- Saxon Wines0.9 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.9 km
- CandyHeaven0.8 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.8 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.3 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.9 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.9 km
- Mandarin House0.9 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pita0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.8 km
- Railway Tavern0.6 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.7 km
- Darsham7.2 km
- Wickham Market8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Middle School0.2 km
- Saxon Road0.2 km
- Saxon Road0.3 km
- Mill Road0.4 km
- Mill Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171BX · Data under Open Government Licence