Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

CENTRAL ROAD, IP16 4DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL ROAD, IP16 4DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

286

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Avg Age

40

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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 4DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

IP16 4DD is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 down 15.7% year-on-year.

home £184,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, IP16 4DD represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £184k, down 15.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00153931 (shared with 4 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 4DD. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 163,250

24 sales · Mean £ 167,260

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

4 sales · Mean £ 178,750

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

IP16 4DD 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 offences54
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Leiston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.6 km
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Alde Valley Academy

Good546 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.3 km
  • L B Shotter & Sons0.4 km
  • Leiston Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Leiston Picture House0.1 km
  • Nichols Family Butchers0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

10 nearby
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.4 km
  • Bake N Butty1.0 km
  • Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.1 km
  • Gracies Kitchen0.1 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's0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Field End Guest House0.1 km
  • Home from Home B&B0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham6.0 km
  • Darsham8.4 km
  • Wickham Market13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Car Park0.1 km
  • Paradise Place0.2 km
  • Minden Drive0.2 km
  • Minden Drive0.3 km