IP17 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Alma Place, 0.2km from Saxmundham in Saxmundham. Administratively it sits within Saxmundham ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP17 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00154058 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA PLACE, IP17 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA PLACE, IP17 1DN.
273
48
£ 40,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP17 1DN 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 1DN is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP17 1DN. The average age is 47.5. 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
£ 157,000
1 sales · Mean £ 157,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP17 1DN has low crime rates — 38 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
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Get Stuffed0.2 km
- Saxon Wines0.2 km
- The Original Factory Shop0.3 km
- CandyHeaven0.2 km
- IP17GNS (Community Pantry)0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.3 km
- Jinny's Cafe0.2 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.5 km
- Pizzeria Locale0.3 km
- The Gannon Rooms Charity0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Trawlers Catch0.2 km
- Mandarin House0.2 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.2 km
- Pita0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queens Head Inn0.2 km
- Railway Tavern0.1 km
- Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham0.1 km
- Darsham6.9 km
- Wickham Market9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Entrance20.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Saxmundham Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP171DN · Data under Open Government Licence