Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

WEST GATE, IP16 4NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST GATE, IP16 4NE.

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

215

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP16 4NE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IP16 4NE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £969k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

IP16 4NE is a sought-after residential area on West Gate, 0.2km from Thorpeness in Thorpeness. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For families considering a move, IP16 4NE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £969k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4NE are sourced from Output Area E00153735 (shared with 42 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 4NE. The average age is 58.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 969,750

2 sales · Mean £ 969,750

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

IP16 4NE has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Thorpeness Hotel And Golf Club0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Thorpeness Country Club0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Dolphin Inn0.1 km
  • The Kitchen @ Thorpeness0.2 km
  • The Meare Shop & Tea Room0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham9.3 km
  • Darsham12.0 km
  • Wickham Market15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Almshouses0.1 km
  • The Almshouses0.1 km
  • Mere0.2 km
  • Mere0.2 km