IP17 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Lincoln 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 1BY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00154051 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINCOLN AVENUE, IP17 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINCOLN AVENUE, IP17 1BY.
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£ 40,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
IP17 1BY has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1BY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 228,250
6 sales · Mean £ 200,665
Terraced
£ 206,250
6 sales · Mean £ 198,083
Detached
£ 232,500
2 sales · Mean £ 232,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP17 1BY has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Set Saxmundham School
Saxmundham Primary School
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Stuffed0.8 km
- Saxon Wines0.8 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.8 km
- CandyHeaven0.8 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.8 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.4 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.9 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.8 km
- Mandarin House0.8 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.7 km
- Pita0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.8 km
- Railway Tavern0.6 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.7 km
- Darsham7.3 km
- Wickham Market8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Middle School0.1 km
- Saxon Road0.4 km
- Saxon Road0.4 km
- Mill Road0.4 km
- Mill Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171BY · Data under Open Government Licence