Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

ST JOHNS ROAD, IP17 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, IP17 1BD.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP17 1BD is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 15.6% year-on-year.

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

IP17 1BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Johns Road, 0.3km from Mill Hole in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For families considering a move, IP17 1BD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, up 15.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00154057 (shared with 10 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 1BD. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

5 sales · Mean £ 270,200

Terraced

£ 195,000

5 sales · Mean £ 188,700

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 287,500

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

IP17 1BD has low crime rates — 29 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson11
Other crime6
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Set Saxmundham School

Inadequate258 pupils0.3 km
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Saxmundham Primary School

Good255 pupils0.4 km
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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good164 pupils1.3 km
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Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good85 pupils1.5 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
hotel

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 Locale0.4 km
  • The Gannon Rooms Charity0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

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

  • Saxmundham0.2 km
  • Darsham6.8 km
  • Wickham Market9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Road0.1 km
  • Mill Road0.2 km
  • Saxon Road0.2 km
  • Entrance20.2 km
  • Rail Station0.3 km