Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

ST JAMES STREET, IP17 3DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES STREET, IP17 3DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

205

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP17 3DU 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 76% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, IP17 3DU is established retirement territory. With £688k 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 3DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St James Street, 0.4km from Dunwich in East Suffolk. Administratively it sits within Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP17, IP17 3DU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 76% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £688k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP17 3DU are sourced from Output Area E00154133 (shared with 40 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 3DU. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 695,000

3 sales · Mean £ 621,666

Detached

£ 677,500

2 sales · Mean £ 677,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

IP17 3DU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Dingle Hill Tearooms0.4 km
  • Flora Tea Rooms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darsham7.3 km
  • Halesworth11.3 km
  • Saxmundham11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ship Inn0.2 km
  • Ship Inn0.2 km