Deben Road is in Saxmundham and in St Edmundsbury district. IP17 1YA is located in the Saxmundham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Deben Road, Saxmundham, IP17 1YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP17 1DL, IP17 1XT, IP17 1YB, IP17 1YH, IP17 1XX, IP17 1YD, IP17 1XY, IP17 1AX, IP17 1EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP17 1YA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 49.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52% | 50.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 30.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 44.9% | -12.5% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 9% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 41.4% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 40.2% | 11.3% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 15.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 22.7% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 31.3% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 92.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deben Road was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Kelsale & Yoxford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Deben Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Kelsale & Yoxford and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Deben Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-07-26 | £314,889 |
| Flat 6 St James Court Deben Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-01-12 | £123,302 |
| Flat 2 St James Court Deben Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-07-21 | £100,426 |
| Flat 18 St James Court Deben Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2022-10-07 | £117,173 |
| Flat 42 St James Court Deben Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-30 | £117,764 |
IP17 1YA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP17 1YA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham Primary School Brook Farm Road , IP17 1XQ | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Carlton Road , Kelsale IP17 2NP | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , Benhall IP17 1HE | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Saxmundham School Seaman Avenue , IP17 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The SMILE Cafe | Block E, Saxmundham Hub | 413 yd | |
| Jinny's Cafe | 14 Market Place, Saxmundham | 464 yd | |
| IP17GNS | 12 Station Approach, Saxmundham | 489 yd | |
| The Gannon Rooms Charity | The Gannon Rooms, Station Approach | 508 yd | |
| Pizzeria Locale | 26A High Street, Saxmundham | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | 25 Albion Street, Saxmundham | 466 yd | |
| Saxmundham Ex-Service & Social Club | Ex Servicemens Social Club, 28 Albion Street | 474 yd | |
| Queens Head Inn | 21 High Street, Saxmundham | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pita | 43 High Street, Saxmundham | 405 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 47 High Street, Saxmundham | 497 yd | |
| Trawlers Catch | 37 High Street, Saxmundham | 497 yd | |
| Black Dog Deli - Mobile Unit | The Old Barn Fromus Square, High Street | 596 yd | |
| Golden Fish Bar | 1 South Entrance, Saxmundham | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Supermarket, Church Street | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saxmundham Sports & Recreation Club CARLTON PARK CARLTON PARK NORTH ENTRANCE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 301 yd |
| Saxmundham Free School SEAMAN AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 831 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.