IP15 5AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Aldeburgh in Aldeburgh. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For serious buyers, IP15 5AU is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. 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 65 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £697k, down 31.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP15 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00153728 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, IP15 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP15 5AU.
164
65
£ 38,500 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP15 5AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
IP15 5AU is a settled retirement community — average age 65, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £697k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 31.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP15 5AU. The average age is 65.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Semi-Detached
£ 610,000
2 sales · Mean £ 610,000
Terraced
£ 714,000
2 sales · Mean £ 714,000
Detached
£ 590,000
3 sales · Mean £ 735,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP15 5AU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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 Cinema0.0 km
- Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company0.1 km
- Aldeburgh Pharmacy0.2 km
- Ash Smoked Fishes0.1 km
- Baggott And Son Ltd0.2 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Beech House Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- The Brudenell Hotel0.6 km
- Toll House Accommodation Ltd0.6 km
- Wentworth Hotel0.4 km
- White Lion Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cross Keys0.1 km
- Railway Inn0.7 km
- White Hart Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Thai Street Cafe0.1 km
- The Chocolate Teapot0.0 km
- Munchies0.3 km
- Prezzo0.2 km
- The Lighthouse Restaurant0.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldeburgh East Of England Co Op0.2 km
- East Of England Co Op0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Aldeburgh Fish And Chip Shop0.5 km
- Delphine's0.0 km
- Golden Galleon0.2 km
- Rising Sun0.4 km
- Wood Fired Pizza0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham10.3 km
- Wickham Market13.9 km
- Darsham14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cinema0.1 km
- Cinema0.1 km
- Wentworth0.2 km
- Wentworth0.2 km
- Bus Shelter0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP155AU · Data under Open Government Licence