IP17 — SAXMUNDHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP17 is £400,056, which is 5% above the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP17 cost 39.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP17 have risen 5.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£503,193	284
Semi-detached	£289,718	150
Terraced	£244,323	96
Flat	£166,667	15
All types	£400,056	598

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP17 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in IP17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP17 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Middleton Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Saxmundham Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Coldfair Green Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

22,092

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP17 are 201.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 70% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

201.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

44%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP17 is collected by East Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,019/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

IP17 — SAXMUNDHAM

Area Summary

IP17 (SAXMUNDHAM) offers above-average property prices (£400,056, 39% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (201 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP17?

The average house price in IP17 (SAXMUNDHAM) is £400,056, based on 598 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.1% over the past year.

Is IP17 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP17 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP17?

There are 7 schools in or near IP17. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP17?

Council tax in IP17 is collected by East Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,019 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP17?

The average broadband download speed in IP17 is 201 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 44%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in IP17 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 22,092.