Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

SEAWARD AVENUE, IP16 4BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAWARD AVENUE, IP16 4BE.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP16 4BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

IP16 4BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 39.4% year-on-year.

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

IP16 4BE is a safe, established residential area on Seaward Avenue, 0.7km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For families considering a move, IP16 4BE represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, up 39.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00153930 (shared with 7 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 4BE. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

IP16 4BE has low crime rates — 34 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 offences45
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Alde Valley Academy

Good546 pupils0.1 km
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Leiston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.4 km
  • L B Shotter & Sons0.9 km
  • Leiston Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Leiston Picture House0.5 km
  • Nichols Family Butchers0.4 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.8 km
  • Leiston Town Athletics Association0.8 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.7 km
  • The Royal Standard0.6 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.7 km
  • Bake N Butty0.5 km
  • Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.5 km
  • Gracies Kitchen0.5 km
  • Seahawks0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Leiston East Of England Co Op0.5 km
  • Leiston Local0.6 km
  • Nistor's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden House0.4 km
  • La Vita Pizza0.5 km
  • Tonys Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Yuan Feng0.3 km
  • Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Field End Guest House0.6 km
  • Home from Home B&B1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham6.6 km
  • Darsham8.8 km
  • Wickham Market14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Alde Valley School0.2 km
  • Car Park0.4 km
  • Car Park0.4 km
  • Minden Drive0.4 km
  • Minden Drive0.4 km