Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

ABBEY COURT, IP17 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY COURT, IP17 1DX.

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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 1DX 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP17 1DX's 66% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP17 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Court, 0.1km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1DX 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 1DX. 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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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

Detached

£ 172,250

2 sales · Mean £ 172,250

Terraced

£ 163,000

1 sales · Mean £ 163,000

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

IP17 1DX has low crime rates — 36 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson10
Shoplifting8
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Set Saxmundham School

Inadequate258 pupils0.5 km
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Saxmundham Primary School

Good255 pupils0.6 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 Stuffed0.2 km
  • Saxon Wines0.2 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.2 km
  • CandyHeaven0.2 km
  • IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.1 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa0.2 km
  • Jinny's Cafe0.2 km
  • Pear Tree Cafe0.5 km
  • Pizzeria Locale0.2 km
  • The Gannon Rooms Charity0.1 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham0.1 km
  • Darsham6.9 km
  • Wickham Market9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Entrance20.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Saxmundham Rail Station0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km