Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

VALLEY ROAD, IP16 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY ROAD, IP16 4AR.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP16 4AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 42, IP16 4AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £165k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP16 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Valley Road, 0.5km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For families considering a move, IP16 4AR represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00153936 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP16 4AR. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 164,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP16 4AR has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Leiston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.5 km
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Alde Valley Academy

Good546 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.5 km
  • L B Shotter & Sons0.8 km
  • Leiston Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Leiston Picture House0.7 km
  • Nichols Family Butchers0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.9 km
  • Leiston Town Athletics Association0.9 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.6 km
  • The Royal Standard0.6 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.5 km
  • Bake N Butty0.6 km
  • Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.7 km
  • Gracies Kitchen0.6 km
  • Seahawks0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Leiston East Of England Co Op0.5 km
  • Leiston Local0.6 km
  • Nistor's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden House0.5 km
  • La Vita Pizza0.6 km
  • Tonys Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Yuan Feng0.5 km
  • Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Field End Guest House0.9 km
  • Home from Home B&B0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham6.4 km
  • Darsham8.2 km
  • Wickham Market14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.5 km
  • Car Park0.5 km