IP15 5AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Lane, 0.1km from Aldeburgh in Aldeburgh. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, up 28.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP15 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00153725 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, IP15 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, IP15 5AP.
118
58
£ 38,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP15 5AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IP15 5AP is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 70% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 28.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP15 5AP. The average age is 58.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 305,000
2 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Flat
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP15 5AP has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aldeburgh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Aldeburgh Cinema0.2 km
- Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company0.2 km
- Aldeburgh Pharmacy0.1 km
- Ash Smoked Fishes0.2 km
- Baggott And Son Ltd0.1 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Brudenell Hotel0.4 km
- Toll House Accommodation Ltd0.8 km
- Wentworth Hotel0.6 km
- White Lion Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cross Keys0.2 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
- White Hart Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Thai Street Cafe0.1 km
- The Chocolate Teapot0.2 km
- Munchies0.1 km
- Prezzo0.1 km
- The Lighthouse Restaurant0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldeburgh East Of England Co Op0.1 km
- East Of England Co Op0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Aldeburgh Fish And Chip Shop0.3 km
- Delphine's0.2 km
- Golden Galleon0.1 km
- Rising Sun0.2 km
- Wood Fired Pizza0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham10.4 km
- Wickham Market13.8 km
- Darsham14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Bus Shelter0.1 km
- Cinema0.3 km
- Cinema0.3 km
- Wentworth0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP155AP · Data under Open Government Licence