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IP17 2QA

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Kelsale & Yoxford

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Detailed insights for IP17 2QA

Overview

Postcode IP17 2QA is located in a rural village, within the Kelsale & Yoxford ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Saxmundham & Coldfair Green area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
56.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Saxmundham & Coldfair Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,901 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Saxmundham & Coldfair Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.6%

Approximately 56.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Saxmundham & Coldfair Green is £49,383 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP17 2QA.

Flood risk

Low

Saxmundham & Coldfair Green near IP17 2QA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Saxmundham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP17 2QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Saxmundham

N/A

Walking directions to Saxmundham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
618.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.2(-36%)
Other crime
6.22(+217%)
Other theft
5.44(-1%)
Burglary
3.89(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.11(-73%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
356
98.07%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.83%
Other Asian
1
0.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.28%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
28.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.23%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
76
47.8%
Owns outright
42
26.42%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.95%
Social rents from council
14
8.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.77%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Kelsale & Yoxford

Median price£422,500
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£271K – £526K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £323 per square foot) in Kelsale & Yoxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kelsale & Yoxford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£476,250£326
Semi-Detached10£260,000£290
Terraced5£230,000£340
Flats1£125,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kelsale & Yoxford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kelsale & Yoxford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£197,250£222,000
2017£388,000£217,500£200,000
2018£424,500£242,500£307,500
2019£393,500£200,000£220,000
2020£404,000£230,000£192,500
2021£483,750£270,000£215,000
2022£500,000£299,000£287,750
2023£575,000£321,250£227,500
2024£504,000£275,000£310,000
2025£471,250£260,000£222,500
2026£417,500£250,000£180,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kelsale & Yoxford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kelsale & Yoxford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£226£270
2017£271£240£294
2018£272£271£239
2019£259£237£301
2020£276£243£299
2021£309£286£310
2022£312£371£355
2023£333£315£363
2024£348£297£362
2025£327£276£299
2026£291£314£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kelsale & Yoxford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kelsale & Yoxford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP17 2QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP17 2QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 2025Sage Cottage, The Spinney, Saxmundham, IP17 1ARDetachedFreehold£720,000
20 Nov 20253, Southview, Carlton Road, Saxmundham, IP17 2QBDetachedFreehold£420,000
03 Feb 20251, Alde Close, Saxmundham, IP17 1YDDetachedFreehold£435,000
23 Feb 20265, Waveney Close, Saxmundham, IP17 1YBSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
19 Jan 202618, Waveney Close, Saxmundham, IP17 1YBSemi-DetachedFreehold£209,340

Schools

In the IP17 2QA postcode area, located within Saxmundham & Coldfair Green, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP17 2QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySaxmundham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondarySet Saxmundham SchoolFree schools

Serious Weaknesses

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP17 2QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP17 2QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSaxon WinesMarket Place, Saxmundham, IP17 1AGWalking directions to Saxon Wines

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,482
Band B£1,729
Band C£1,975
Band D£2,222
Band E£2,716
Band F£3,210
Band G£3,704
Band H£4,445

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP17 2QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julia Ewart

Kelsale & Yoxford - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

Suffolk Coastal - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictEast SuffolkE07000244
Parliamentary ConstituencySuffolk CoastalE14001530
WardKelsale & YoxfordE05012746
ParishKelsale cum CarltonE04009421
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Saxmundham & Coldfair GreenE02006289
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 018BE01030208
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP17 2QA

Is IP17 2QA (Saxmundham & Coldfair Green) safe?

The area around IP17 2QA records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near IP17 2QA?

The median sale price around IP17 2QA in Saxmundham & Coldfair Green is £422,500 (about £323 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP17 2QA?

There are 3 schools close to IP17 2QA, including Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good), Saxmundham Primary School (Good) and Set Saxmundham School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP17 2QA?

The closest station to IP17 2QA is Saxmundham, about 885 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP17 2QA?

IP17 2QA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,901 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP17 2QA (Saxmundham & Coldfair Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal covering IP17 2QA is Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julia Ewart (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.