IP16 4DB is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Road, 0.4km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For families considering a move, IP16 4DB represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00153920 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, IP16 4DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, IP16 4DB.
284
43
£ 38,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP16 4DB 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 43, IP16 4DB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £170k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP16 4DB. The average age is 42.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP16 4DB 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 Stores0.3 km
- L B Shotter & Sons0.4 km
- Leiston Pharmacy0.1 km
- Leiston Picture House0.1 km
- Nichols Family Butchers0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.2 km
- Leiston Town Athletics Association0.2 km
- The Engineers Arms0.4 km
- The Royal Standard0.3 km
- White Horse Hotel0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.4 km
- Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.1 km
- Gracies Kitchen0.2 km
- Seahawks0.3 km
- Simply Delicious0.1 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leiston East Of England Co Op0.3 km
- Leiston Local0.3 km
- Nistor's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden House0.3 km
- La Vita Pizza0.2 km
- Tonys Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Yuan Feng0.4 km
- Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Field End Guest House0.1 km
- Home from Home B&B0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham6.0 km
- Darsham8.4 km
- Wickham Market13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Car Park0.2 km
- Car Park0.2 km
- Paradise Place0.2 km
- Minden Drive0.3 km
- Paradise Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP164DB · Data under Open Government Licence