IP17 (Saxmundham) in Suffolk has delivered modest capital appreciation over the past five years, with prices rising at a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, whilst rental growth has substantially outpaced this at 6.0% per annum. The district scores 54.7 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally, indicating mid-to-strong fundamentals relative to UK markets. Currently classified as latent-stage gentrification, the area shows characteristics typical of emerging recovery zones outside major urban centres. The rental-to-capital growth divergence suggests investor focus on yield rather than appreciation, a pattern often observed in provincial markets experiencing demographic or amenity-driven change. Population data for the five-year period remains unavailable, limiting assessment of demand drivers.
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- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.0% per year
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What's changing in Saxmundham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.7 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by demand.
9 planning applications submitted in IP17 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 1 change of use.
- Discharge of Condition Nos 6 and 8 of DC/25/4270/FUL - Phased development for the erection of three new dwellings and the alteration and extension to Stranton - Arboricultural Methods Statement and Bat licence issued by Natural EnglandJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Retrospective Change of Use of land from agricultural to Class B8 storageJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Discharge of Conditions 7 and 8 of DC/26/0378/FUL- Construction of a covered manage (indoor riding arena) - Biodiversity Gain Plan and precise details of a tree and/or hedge planting scheme (which shall include species, size and numbers of plants to be planted)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Saxmundham (IP17) common questions
Is Saxmundham up and coming?
Saxmundham (IP17) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 28% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Saxmundham safe?
Saxmundham has a safety score of 81/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Saxmundham?
The average property price in Saxmundham (IP17) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Saxmundham?
The median monthly rent in Saxmundham (IP17) is £812 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Saxmundham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Halesworth (IP19), Harleston (IP20), Norwich (NR14), Lowestoft (NR33), Beccles (NR34). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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