Postcode Analysis East Suffolk, East of England

HIGH STREET, IP16 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, IP16 4BX.

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

52

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP16 4BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

IP16 4BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 25% 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 362.5% year-on-year.

home £275,625 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP16 4BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP16 4BX offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 362.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00153927 (shared with 22 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 4BX. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 555,000

1 sales · Mean £ 555,000

Flat

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

Detached

£ 317,500

1 sales · Mean £ 317,500

Semi-Detached

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

IP16 4BX has low crime rates — 29 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 offences63
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Leiston Primary School

Good328 pupils0.5 km
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Alde Valley Academy

Good546 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.1 km
  • L B Shotter & Sons0.5 km
  • Leiston Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Leiston Picture House0.0 km
  • Nichols Family Butchers0.1 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.4 km
  • Leiston Town Athletics Association0.4 km
  • The Engineers Arms0.3 km
  • The Royal Standard0.2 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.3 km
  • Bake N Butty0.9 km
  • Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.0 km
  • Gracies Kitchen0.0 km
  • Seahawks0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Leiston East Of England Co Op0.1 km
  • Leiston Local0.2 km
  • Nistor's0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Golden House0.1 km
  • La Vita Pizza0.1 km
  • Tonys Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • Yuan Feng0.2 km
  • Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Field End Guest House0.2 km
  • Home from Home B&B0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saxmundham6.1 km
  • Darsham8.4 km
  • Wickham Market13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Car Park0.0 km
  • Car Park0.0 km
  • Car Park0.2 km
  • Car Park0.2 km
  • Minden Drive0.3 km