Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MILL ROAD, IP17 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL ROAD, IP17 1DS.

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

273

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP17 1DS 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP17 1DS is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.

home £185,333 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP17 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Mill Road, 0.2km from Mill Hole in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For families considering a move, IP17 1DS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £185k, up 7.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00154058 (shared with 12 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 1DS. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 133,250

6 sales · Mean £ 141,166

Detached

£ 177,500

2 sales · Mean £ 177,500

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 202,000

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

IP17 1DS 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Set Saxmundham School

Inadequate258 pupils0.2 km
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Saxmundham Primary School

Good255 pupils0.5 km
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Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good85 pupils1.3 km
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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good164 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Get Stuffed0.4 km
  • Saxon Wines0.4 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.5 km
  • CandyHeaven0.4 km
  • IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Jinny's Cafe0.4 km
  • Pear Tree Cafe0.3 km
  • Pizzeria Locale0.5 km
  • The Gannon Rooms Charity0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Trawlers Catch0.4 km
  • Mandarin House0.4 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Pita0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Head Inn0.4 km
  • Railway Tavern0.2 km
  • Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham0.3 km
  • Darsham7.0 km
  • Wickham Market9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Road0.0 km
  • Mill Road0.1 km
  • Saxon Road0.1 km
  • Entrance20.3 km
  • Rail Station0.3 km