IP15 5BQ is a sought-after residential area on St Pauls Close, 0.5km from Aldeburgh in Aldeburgh. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For serious buyers, IP15 5BQ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 72 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £843k, up 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP15 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00153723 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS CLOSE, IP15 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS CLOSE, IP15 5BQ.
171
72
£ 38,500 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP15 5BQ 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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 72, IP15 5BQ is established retirement territory. With £843k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP15 5BQ. The average age is 71.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 843,500
2 sales · Mean £ 843,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP15 5BQ has low crime rates — 11 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 Cinema0.4 km
- Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company0.5 km
- Aldeburgh Pharmacy0.5 km
- Ash Smoked Fishes0.5 km
- Baggott And Son Ltd0.6 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Beech House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- The Brudenell Hotel1.0 km
- Toll House Accommodation Ltd0.5 km
- Wentworth Hotel0.2 km
- White Lion Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cross Keys0.4 km
- Railway Inn0.5 km
- White Hart Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Thai Street Cafe0.5 km
- The Chocolate Teapot0.4 km
- Munchies0.7 km
- Prezzo0.6 km
- The Lighthouse Restaurant0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldeburgh East Of England Co Op0.5 km
- East Of England Co Op0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Aldeburgh Fish And Chip Shop0.9 km
- Delphine's0.4 km
- Golden Galleon0.5 km
- Rising Sun0.8 km
- Wood Fired Pizza0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham10.0 km
- Wickham Market13.8 km
- Darsham14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wentworth0.2 km
- Wentworth0.3 km
- Aldehouse Drive0.3 km
- Aldehouse Drive0.3 km
- Cinema0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP155BQ · Data under Open Government Licence