Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

STUDIO CLOSE, IP17 3BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUDIO CLOSE, IP17 3BJ.

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

217

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Avg Age

64

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP17 3BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 64, IP17 3BJ is established retirement territory. With £780k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

IP17 3BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Studio Close, 0.2km from Westleton in Westleton. Administratively it sits within Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP17, IP17 3BJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 64) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 87% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00154134 (shared with 24 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 3BJ. The average age is 63.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 630,000

2 sales · Mean £ 630,000

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

IP17 3BJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White Horse Inn0.4 km
  • The Westleton Crown0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Westleton Village Stores & Post Office Including The Snug0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Argyll House Bed And Breakfast0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darsham4.0 km
  • Saxmundham8.5 km
  • Halesworth10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Gorse View0.3 km
  • Gorse View0.3 km
  • White Horse0.4 km
  • White Horse0.4 km
  • The Crown0.5 km