IP17 1DD is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.0km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
IP17 1DD 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 is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, down 77.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00154055 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, IP17 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP17 1DD.
335
46
£ 40,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1DD 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 1DD 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 77.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1DD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 650,000
2 sales · Mean £ 650,000
Flat
£ 133,000
3 sales · Mean £ 131,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP17 1DD is moderate at 70 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 Stuffed0.2 km
- Saxon Wines0.2 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.1 km
- CandyHeaven0.1 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.1 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.2 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.7 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.1 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.1 km
- Mandarin House0.1 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.2 km
- Pita0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.0 km
- Railway Tavern0.2 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.2 km
- Darsham6.9 km
- Wickham Market9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Chantry Road0.1 km
- Chantry Road0.1 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171DD · Data under Open Government Licence