Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

EASTWARD HO, IP16 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTWARD HO, IP16 4AY.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates IP16 4AY — age 40, 49% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 30.3% year-on-year.

home £223,777 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP16 4AY is a safe, established residential area on Eastward Ho, 0.4km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, up 30.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00153924 (shared with 31 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 4AY. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

13 sales · Mean £ 186,461

Terraced

£ 130,000

4 sales · Mean £ 153,250

Detached

£ 253,500

2 sales · Mean £ 253,500

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

IP16 4AY has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Leiston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.3 km
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Alde Valley Academy

Good546 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.1 km
  • L B Shotter & Sons0.6 km
  • Leiston Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Leiston Picture House0.2 km
  • Nichols Family Butchers0.1 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.5 km
  • Leiston Town Athletics Association0.5 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.4 km
  • The Royal Standard0.3 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.4 km
  • Bake N Butty0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.2 km
  • Gracies Kitchen0.1 km
  • Seahawks0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Leiston East Of England Co Op0.2 km
  • Leiston Local0.3 km
  • Nistor's0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden House0.1 km
  • La Vita Pizza0.2 km
  • Tonys Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Yuan Feng0.1 km
  • Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Field End Guest House0.3 km
  • Home from Home B&B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham6.3 km
  • Darsham8.5 km
  • Wickham Market13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Minden Drive0.3 km