IP16 4DQ is a safe, established residential area on Victory Road, 0.4km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 57.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4DQ are sourced from Output Area E00153922 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORY ROAD, IP16 4DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORY ROAD, IP16 4DQ.
236
46
£ 38,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP16 4DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP16 4DQ — age 46, 48% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 57.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP16 4DQ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
Semi-Detached
£ 176,500
2 sales · Mean £ 176,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP16 4DQ has low crime rates — 32 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 Stores0.5 km
- L B Shotter & Sons0.2 km
- Leiston Pharmacy0.3 km
- Leiston Picture House0.3 km
- Nichols Family Butchers0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.0 km
- Leiston Town Athletics Association0.0 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 Ltd0.3 km
- Gracies Kitchen0.4 km
- Seahawks0.5 km
- Simply Delicious0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leiston East Of England Co Op0.4 km
- Leiston Local0.3 km
- Nistor's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden House0.5 km
- La Vita Pizza0.3 km
- Tonys Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Yuan Feng0.6 km
- Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Field End Guest House0.3 km
- Home from Home B&B0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham5.8 km
- Darsham8.3 km
- Wickham Market13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Alde Valley Sixth Form0.2 km
- Paradise Place0.3 km
- Alde Valley Sixth Form0.3 km
- Paradise Place0.3 km
- Car Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP164DQ · Data under Open Government Licence