IP16 4DS is a safe, established residential area on Haylings Road, 0.6km from Leiston in Leiston. Administratively it sits within Aldeburgh & Leiston ward and the Suffolk Coastal constituency.
For families considering a move, IP16 4DS represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, down 37.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP16 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00153920 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAYLINGS ROAD, IP16 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYLINGS ROAD, IP16 4DS.
284
43
£ 38,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP16 4DS 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
IP16 4DS is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 37.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP16 4DS. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 170,250
10 sales · Mean £ 166,700
Semi-Detached
£ 146,000
3 sales · Mean £ 147,000
Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP16 4DS has low crime rates — 15 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
Coldfair Green Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores0.6 km
- L B Shotter & Sons0.5 km
- Leiston Pharmacy0.4 km
- Leiston Picture House0.4 km
- Nichols Family Butchers0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Leiston Ex Servicemens Club0.3 km
- Leiston Town Athletics Association0.3 km
- The Engineers Arms0.6 km
- The Royal Standard0.5 km
- White Horse Hotel0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering0.6 km
- Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd0.4 km
- Gracies Kitchen0.4 km
- Seahawks0.6 km
- Simply Delicious0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Leiston East Of England Co Op0.6 km
- Leiston Local0.5 km
- Nistor's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden House0.6 km
- La Vita Pizza0.4 km
- Tonys Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Yuan Feng0.6 km
- Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Field End Guest House0.2 km
- Home from Home B&B0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saxmundham5.9 km
- Darsham8.6 km
- Wickham Market13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Paradise Place0.0 km
- Paradise Place0.1 km
- Woodlands0.3 km
- Minden Drive0.3 km
- Minden Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP164DS · Data under Open Government Licence