IP16 4AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Valley Road, 0.6km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For families considering a move, IP16 4AS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00153921 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY ROAD, IP16 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY ROAD, IP16 4AS.
266
50
£ 38,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP16 4AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 50, IP16 4AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP16 4AS. The average age is 49.9. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP16 4AS has low crime rates — 16 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
Leiston Primary School
Alde Valley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.6 km
- L B Shotter & Sons0.9 km
- Leiston Pharmacy0.8 km
- Leiston Picture House0.8 km
- Nichols Family Butchers0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.6 km
- Bake N Butty0.6 km
- Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.8 km
- Gracies Kitchen0.7 km
- Seahawks0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leiston East Of England Co Op0.6 km
- Leiston Local0.7 km
- Nistor's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden House0.6 km
- La Vita Pizza0.7 km
- Tonys Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Yuan Feng0.6 km
- Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Field End Guest House1.0 km
- Home from Home B&B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Engineers Arms0.7 km
- The Royal Standard0.7 km
- White Horse Hotel0.7 km
- Sizewell Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- The Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham6.5 km
- Darsham8.1 km
- Wickham Market14.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP164AS · Data under Open Government Licence