Living in IP17, East Suffolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP17 in East Suffolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in East Suffolk: £278,376, up 1.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around IP17
26 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £435,000 and a range from £95,000 to £695,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABLE COTTAGE CARLTON ROAD, IP17 2QE | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| SMOKEY COTTAGE CARLTON ROAD, IP17 2QE | terraced | £131,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 82 BEAUMONT COTTAGES, IP17 2NW | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2025-12-12 |
| 2 THE FIRS MAIN ROAD, IP17 2QY | semi-detached | £435,000 | 2025-11-28 |
| 18 BEAUMONT COTTAGES, IP17 2NW | terraced | £95,000 | 2025-11-27 |
| 3 SOUTHVIEW CARLTON ROAD, IP17 2QB | detached | £420,000 | 2025-11-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
4 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Yoxford & Peasenhall Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.2 mi |
4 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.4% |
| Skilled trades | 14.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
6 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on East Suffolk's figures.
Common questions about IP17
What is the average house price in IP17?
The average sold price in East Suffolk is £278,376 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP17?
Prices in East Suffolk are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IP17?
The median of 26 recorded sales around central IP17 in the last 2 years is £435,000, ranging from £95,000 to £695,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IP17?
4 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP17, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP17?
6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP17 at risk of flooding?
Central IP17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IP17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £435,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 6 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP17 safe?
6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? IP17 or IP16, IP17 or IP15, IP17 or IP19.
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