Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

SYLVESTER ROAD, IP16 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYLVESTER ROAD, IP16 4BU.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP16 4BU 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.

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

IP16 4BU is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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 11.0% year-on-year.

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

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

IP16 4BU is 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00153926 (shared with 5 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 4BU. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,500

2 sales · Mean £ 105,500

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

IP16 4BU has low crime rates — 27 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 offences56
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Leiston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.2 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 Stores0.2 km
  • L B Shotter & Sons0.7 km
  • Leiston Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Leiston Picture House0.3 km
  • Nichols Family Butchers0.2 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.6 km
  • Leiston Town Athletics Association0.6 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.5 km
  • The Royal Standard0.3 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.4 km
  • Bake N Butty0.6 km
  • Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.3 km
  • Gracies Kitchen0.3 km
  • Seahawks0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden House0.2 km
  • La Vita Pizza0.3 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 House0.5 km
  • Home from Home B&B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham6.4 km
  • Darsham8.5 km
  • Wickham Market13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Car Park0.3 km
  • Car Park0.3 km
  • Minden Drive0.4 km