IP15 5BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oakley Square, 0.0km from Aldeburgh in Aldeburgh. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP15, IP15 5BX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 70% 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: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP15 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00153725 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLEY SQUARE, IP15 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEY SQUARE, IP15 5BX.
118
58
£ 38,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP15 5BX 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 5BX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP15 5BX. 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
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
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP15 5BX has low crime rates — 10 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 Cinema0.1 km
- Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company0.1 km
- Aldeburgh Pharmacy0.1 km
- Ash Smoked Fishes0.1 km
- Baggott And Son Ltd0.1 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Brudenell Hotel0.5 km
- Toll House Accommodation Ltd0.8 km
- Wentworth Hotel0.5 km
- White Lion Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cross Keys0.1 km
- Railway Inn0.9 km
- White Hart Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Thai Street Cafe0.0 km
- The Chocolate Teapot0.1 km
- Munchies0.2 km
- Prezzo0.1 km
- The Lighthouse Restaurant0.1 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 Shop0.4 km
- Delphine's0.1 km
- Golden Galleon0.1 km
- Rising Sun0.3 km
- Wood Fired Pizza0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham10.4 km
- Wickham Market13.9 km
- Darsham14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Shelter0.2 km
- Bus Shelter0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Cinema0.2 km
- Wentworth0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP155BX · Data under Open Government Licence