Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

MAYFLOWER AVENUE, IP17 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFLOWER AVENUE, IP17 1BU.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP17 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IP17 1BU has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

IP17 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Mayflower Avenue, 0.3km from Mill Hole in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP17 1BU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00154051 (shared with 3 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 1BU. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

IP17 1BU has low crime rates — 24 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Set Saxmundham School

Inadequate258 pupils0.2 km
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Saxmundham Primary School

Good255 pupils0.7 km
P

Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good85 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Get Stuffed0.9 km
  • Saxon Wines0.9 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.9 km
  • CandyHeaven0.9 km
  • IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.8 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Jinny's Cafe0.9 km
  • Pear Tree Cafe0.3 km
  • Pizzeria Locale0.9 km
  • The Gannon Rooms Charity0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Trawlers Catch0.9 km
  • Mandarin House0.9 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Pita0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Head Inn0.8 km
  • Railway Tavern0.7 km
  • Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham0.8 km
  • Darsham7.3 km
  • Wickham Market8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Middle School0.2 km
  • Saxon Road0.3 km
  • Saxon Road0.4 km
  • Mill Road0.5 km
  • Mill Road0.5 km