IP16 4BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00153927 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP16 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP16 4BY.
215
52
£ 38,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP16 4BY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP16 4BY spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP16 4BY. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP16 4BY has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Leiston Primary School
Alde Valley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.2 km
- L B Shotter & Sons0.3 km
- Leiston Pharmacy0.2 km
- Leiston Picture House0.2 km
- Nichols Family Butchers0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.3 km
- Leiston Town Athletics Association0.3 km
- The Engineers Arms0.2 km
- The Royal Standard0.1 km
- White Horse Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.2 km
- Bake N Butty0.9 km
- Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.2 km
- Gracies Kitchen0.2 km
- Seahawks0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leiston East Of England Co Op0.2 km
- Leiston Local0.1 km
- Nistor's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden House0.2 km
- La Vita Pizza0.1 km
- Tonys Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Yuan Feng0.3 km
- Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.1 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Field End Guest House0.3 km
- Home from Home B&B0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham6.0 km
- Darsham8.3 km
- Wickham Market13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.2 km
- Car Park0.2 km
- Car Park0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Car Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP164BY · Data under Open Government Licence