IP17 1AB is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 33.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00187918 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, IP17 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP17 1AB.
448
42
£ 40,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP17 1AB's 57% ownership and 42-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. Property prices are trending down 33.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1AB. The average age is 42.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 248,750
4 sales · Mean £ 248,750
Flat
£ 127,000
9 sales · Mean £ 121,055
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP17 1AB is moderate at 51 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
Saxmundham Primary School
Set Saxmundham School
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Stuffed0.0 km
- Saxon Wines0.0 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.2 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- Costa0.2 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.0 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.7 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.0 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.0 km
- Mandarin House0.0 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pita0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.1 km
- Railway Tavern0.3 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.2 km
- Darsham6.7 km
- Wickham Market9.6 km
Bus Stops
- ECOC Garage0.1 km
- Street Farm Road0.1 km
- Street Farm Road0.1 km
- Entrance10.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171AB · Data under Open Government Licence