Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

FAIRFIELD HOUSE GARDENS, IP17 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD HOUSE GARDENS, IP17 1DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

233

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP17 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IP17 1DL combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£475k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 35.7% year-on-year.

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

IP17 1DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fairfield House Gardens, 0.5km 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 1DL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k, up 35.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00154056 (shared with 4 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 1DL. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

3 sales · Mean £ 398,333

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

IP17 1DL has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour11
Other crime6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Saxmundham Primary School

Good255 pupils0.3 km
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Set Saxmundham School

Inadequate258 pupils0.6 km
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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good164 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Get Stuffed0.4 km
  • Saxon Wines0.4 km
  • The Original Factory Shop0.6 km
  • CandyHeaven0.4 km
  • IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.4 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Jinny's Cafe0.4 km
  • Pear Tree Cafe0.5 km
  • Pizzeria Locale0.4 km
  • The Gannon Rooms Charity0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Trawlers Catch0.4 km
  • Mandarin House0.4 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pita0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queens Head Inn0.5 km
  • Railway Tavern0.4 km
  • Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham0.3 km
  • Darsham6.5 km
  • Wickham Market9.6 km

Bus Stops

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