IP16 4BG is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Leiston in Leiston. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP16 4BG has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00153930 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP16 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP16 4BG.
283
48
£ 38,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP16 4BG 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.
Area Character
IP16 4BG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP16 4BG. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP16 4BG 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.5 km
- Leiston Pharmacy0.6 km
- Leiston Picture House0.6 km
- Nichols Family Butchers0.5 km
- Project40Seven0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.9 km
- Leiston Town Athletics Association0.9 km
- The Engineers Arms0.9 km
- The Royal Standard0.7 km
- White Horse Hotel1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.8 km
- Bake N Butty0.5 km
- Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.6 km
- Gracies Kitchen0.6 km
- Seahawks0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leiston East Of England Co Op0.6 km
- Leiston Local0.7 km
- Nistor's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden House0.5 km
- La Vita Pizza0.6 km
- Tonys Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Yuan Feng0.4 km
- Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Field End Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham6.7 km
- Darsham8.9 km
- Wickham Market14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Alde Valley School0.1 km
- Minden Drive0.5 km
- Car Park0.5 km
- Car Park0.5 km
- Minden Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IP164BG · Data under Open Government Licence