Postcode IP17 1DL is located in a rural town, within the Saxmundham ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Saxmundham & Coldfair Green area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saxmundham & Coldfair Green is £49,383 per year. The nearest station is Saxmundham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Saxmundham & Coldfair Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Saxmundham & Coldfair Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saxmundham & Coldfair Green is £49,383 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP17 1DL.
Saxmundham & Coldfair Green near IP17 1DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Saxmundham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saxmundham | N/A | Walking directions to Saxmundham |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Saxmundham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £925,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £360,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £250,000 | £283 |
| Terraced | 20 | £232,500 | £300 |
| Flats | 3 | £152,000 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,000 | £85,000 | £191,000 | £170,000 |
| 2017 | £299,998 | £102,000 | £242,500 | £196,000 |
| 2018 | £311,250 | £134,995 | £217,250 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £174,995 | £211,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £133,000 | £238,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £332,500 | £155,000 | £220,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £353,500 | £127,500 | £275,000 | £237,500 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £181,500 | £245,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £357,500 | £127,500 | £235,000 | £251,500 |
| 2025 | £360,000 | £130,000 | £250,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £379,975 | £152,000 | £209,340 | £252,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £175 | £244 | £255 |
| 2017 | £259 | £226 | £238 | £239 |
| 2018 | £255 | £250 | £267 | £223 |
| 2019 | £249 | £250 | £237 | £235 |
| 2020 | £272 | £240 | £269 | £223 |
| 2021 | £270 | £279 | £237 | £278 |
| 2022 | £306 | £319 | £293 | £287 |
| 2023 | £297 | £265 | £316 | £296 |
| 2024 | £291 | £264 | £287 | £307 |
| 2025 | £285 | £251 | £276 | £289 |
| 2026 | £301 | £208 | £248 | £311 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP17 1DL.
In the IP17 1DL postcode area, located within Saxmundham & Coldfair Green, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP17 1DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saxon Wines | Market Place, Saxmundham, IP17 1AG | Walking directions to Saxon Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Church Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1EP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 1 Church Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1EP | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP17 1DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Fisher
Saxmundham - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter
Suffolk Coastal - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP17 1DL records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IP17 1DL in Saxmundham & Coldfair Green is £320,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to IP17 1DL, including Saxmundham Primary School (Good), Set Saxmundham School (Serious Weaknesses) and Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP17 1DL is Saxmundham, about 378 m away.
IP17 1DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,133 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal covering IP17 1DL is Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Fisher (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.