IP17 1AZ is a mixed residential area on Bell Close, 0.1km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP17 1AZ has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. 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 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00154055 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELL CLOSE, IP17 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL CLOSE, IP17 1AZ.
335
46
£ 40,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1AZ 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 1AZ 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 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1AZ. 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
Terraced
£ 150,000
4 sales · Mean £ 144,250
Flat
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP17 1AZ is moderate at 56 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 Stuffed0.1 km
- Saxon Wines0.1 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.2 km
- CandyHeaven0.1 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.1 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 Cafe0.1 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.6 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.1 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.0 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- Waitrose0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.1 km
- Darsham6.8 km
- Wickham Market9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Entrance10.1 km
- Saxmundham Rail Station0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171AZ · Data under Open Government Licence