Postcode IP17 1DR 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Saxmundham & Coldfair Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,383 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Saxmundham & Coldfair Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.3% 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 1DR.
Saxmundham & Coldfair Green near IP17 1DR 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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP17 1DR.
In the IP17 1DR postcode area, located within Saxmundham & Coldfair Green, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP17 1DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saxon Wines | Market Place, Saxmundham, IP17 1AG | Walking directions to Saxon Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 1 Church Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1EP | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Church Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1EP | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 1DR, 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 1DR records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1DR 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 4 schools close to IP17 1DR, including Set Saxmundham School (Serious Weaknesses), Saxmundham Primary School (Good) and Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP17 1DR is Saxmundham, about 326 m away.
IP17 1DR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,383 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 1DR 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.