IP16 4AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00153921 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP16 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP16 4AW.
266
50
£ 38,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP16 4AW 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
IP16 4AW is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP16 4AW. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP16 4AW has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Stores0.2 km
- L B Shotter & Sons0.5 km
- Leiston Pharmacy0.4 km
- Leiston Picture House0.4 km
- Nichols Family Butchers0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.6 km
- Leiston Town Athletics Association0.6 km
- The Engineers Arms0.3 km
- The Royal Standard0.3 km
- White Horse Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.2 km
- Bake N Butty0.7 km
- Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.4 km
- Gracies Kitchen0.4 km
- Seahawks0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leiston East Of England Co Op0.2 km
- Leiston Local0.3 km
- Nistor's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden House0.2 km
- La Vita Pizza0.3 km
- Tonys Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Yuan Feng0.3 km
- Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Field End Guest House0.6 km
- Home from Home B&B0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham6.2 km
- Darsham8.2 km
- Wickham Market13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Car Park0.2 km
- Car Park0.2 km
- Library0.3 km
- Library0.3 km
- Car Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP164AW · Data under Open Government Licence