Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

VALLEY GARDENS, IP16 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY GARDENS, IP16 4BS.

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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 4BS 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

IP16 4BS is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.

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

IP16 4BS is a safe, established residential area on Valley Gardens, 0.2km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, up 13.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4BS 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 4BS. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

23 sales · Mean £ 200,260

Terraced

£ 175,000

7 sales · Mean £ 188,285

Flat

£ 105,000

6 sales · Mean £ 105,000

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

IP16 4BS has low crime rates — 33 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 offences49
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Leiston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.6 km
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Alde Valley Academy

Good546 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.3 km
  • L B Shotter & Sons0.5 km
  • Leiston Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Leiston Picture House0.4 km
  • Nichols Family Butchers0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.6 km
  • Leiston Town Athletics Association0.6 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.2 km
  • The Royal Standard0.3 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.1 km
  • Bake N Butty0.9 km
  • Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.4 km
  • Gracies Kitchen0.4 km
  • Seahawks0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden House0.3 km
  • La Vita Pizza0.3 km
  • Tonys Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Yuan Feng0.4 km
  • Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Field End Guest House0.6 km
  • Home from Home B&B0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham6.1 km
  • Darsham8.1 km
  • Wickham Market13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Car Park0.3 km
  • Car Park0.3 km
  • Car Park0.4 km