IP16 4DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Southfield Drive, 0.7km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For serious buyers, IP16 4DP is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00187896 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, IP16 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, IP16 4DP.
309
56
£ 40,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IP16 4DP is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £360k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP16 4DP. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
15 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP16 4DP has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alde Valley Academy
Leiston Primary School
Coldfair Green Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.5 km
- L B Shotter & Sons0.7 km
- Leiston Pharmacy0.4 km
- Leiston Picture House0.4 km
- Nichols Family Butchers0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.5 km
- Leiston Town Athletics Association0.5 km
- The Engineers Arms0.7 km
- The Royal Standard0.6 km
- White Horse Hotel0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.7 km
- Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.4 km
- Gracies Kitchen0.4 km
- Seahawks0.5 km
- Simply Delicious0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leiston East Of England Co Op0.5 km
- Leiston Local0.6 km
- Nistor's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden House0.5 km
- La Vita Pizza0.5 km
- Tonys Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Yuan Feng0.5 km
- Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Field End Guest House0.2 km
- Home from Home B&B0.7 km
- The Parrot And Punchbowl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham6.1 km
- Darsham8.7 km
- Wickham Market13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Minden Drive0.2 km
- Minden Drive0.2 km
- Paradise Place0.2 km
- Paradise Place0.2 km
- Goldings Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP164DP · Data under Open Government Licence