IP16 4DE is a safe, established residential area on Upton Place, 0.3km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00153931 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON PLACE, IP16 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON PLACE, IP16 4DE.
286
40
£ 38,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP16 4DE 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP16 4DE's 61% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 4DE. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP16 4DE has low crime rates — 30 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 & Sons0.3 km
- Leiston Pharmacy0.1 km
- Leiston Picture House0.1 km
- Nichols Family Butchers0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.3 km
- Leiston Town Athletics Association0.3 km
- The Engineers Arms0.3 km
- The Royal Standard0.2 km
- White Horse Hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.3 km
- Bake N Butty1.0 km
- Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.1 km
- Gracies Kitchen0.1 km
- Seahawks0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leiston East Of England Co Op0.2 km
- Leiston Local0.2 km
- Nistor's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden House0.2 km
- La Vita Pizza0.1 km
- Tonys Fried Chicken0.2 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 House0.2 km
- Home from Home B&B0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham6.0 km
- Darsham8.3 km
- Wickham Market13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Car Park0.1 km
- Car Park0.1 km
- Library0.3 km
- Library0.3 km
- Paradise Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP164DE · Data under Open Government Licence