Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

THE SPINNEY, IP17 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SPINNEY, IP17 1AR.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

262

cake
Avg Age

50

payments
Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

work
Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: IP17 1AR 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.

shieldSafety
8/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IP17 1AR's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £720k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

home £720,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP17 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Spinney, 0.7km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP17, IP17 1AR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £720k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00154054 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1AR. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 720,000

1 sales · Mean £ 720,000

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

IP17 1AR has low crime rates — 19 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

P

Saxmundham Primary School

Good255 pupils0.4 km
P

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good164 pupils0.8 km
S

Set Saxmundham School

Inadequate258 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Get Stuffed0.5 km
  • Saxon Wines0.5 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.8 km
  • CandyHeaven0.5 km
  • IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Jinny's Cafe0.5 km
  • Pear Tree Cafe0.8 km
  • Pizzeria Locale0.5 km
  • The Gannon Rooms Charity0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Trawlers Catch0.5 km
  • Mandarin House0.5 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Pita0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Head Inn0.7 km
  • Railway Tavern0.6 km
  • Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.6 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham0.5 km
  • Darsham6.3 km
  • Wickham Market9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Spinney0.1 km
  • The Spinney0.1 km
  • Lambsale Meadow0.2 km
  • Lambsale Meadow0.2 km
  • Felsham Rise0.3 km