Postcode insights

IP17 3JT

Meadowlands Close

Kelsale & Yoxford

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Detailed insights for IP17 3JT

Overview

Postcode IP17 3JT 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 Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick is £51,235 per year. The nearest station is Darsham, about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Yoxwood.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,019 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.4%

Approximately 39.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick is £51,235 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP17 3JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick near IP17 3JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Darsham located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP17 3JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miYoxwoodSmallWalking directions to Yoxwood

Area Profile

Population
173
Population density
1,930.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.82(-56%)
Burglary
5.24(+88%)
Other theft
4.29(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.81(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.34(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
93.06%
Other Black
5
2.89%
African
3
1.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.58%
Total population: 173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
28
19.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
18.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
17.48%
Level 3 (A level)
25
17.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
17.48%
Total 16+ residents: 143

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
25
35.21%
Other social rented
24
33.8%
Owns with a mortgage
13
18.31%
Social rents from council
4
5.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
4.23%
Total households: 71

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP17 3JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP17 3JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Fieldside, Strickland Manor Hill, Saxmundham, IP17 3JASemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
07 Nov 2025Peartree Cottage, The Lane, Saxmundham, IP17 3JJDetachedFreehold£525,000
24 Sept 2025Meadow Cottage, The Lane, Saxmundham, IP17 3JJDetachedFreehold£415,000
29 Jul 20258, Grove Side, Saxmundham, IP17 3HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the IP17 3JT postcode area, located within Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP17 3JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryYoxford & Peasenhall Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 3JT, 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
ParishYoxfordE04009481
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Yoxford, Wenhaston & WalberswickE02006287
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Suffolk 016CE01030222
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2012-09-01

Frequently asked questions about IP17 3JT

Is IP17 3JT (Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick) safe?

The area around IP17 3JT records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, burglary and other theft.

What is the average house price near IP17 3JT?

The median sale price around IP17 3JT in Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick is £422,500 (about £323 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP17 3JT?

There is 1 school close to IP17 3JT, including Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP17 3JT?

IP17 3JT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,019 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP17 3JT (Yoxford, Wenhaston & Walberswick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal covering IP17 3JT 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.