Postcode IP16 4AJ is located in a rural town, within the Aldeburgh & Leiston ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leiston & Aldeburgh area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leiston & Aldeburgh is £46,095 per year. The nearest station is Saxmundham, about 3.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Haylings Meadow.
Leiston & Aldeburgh has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,340 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Leiston & Aldeburgh has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leiston & Aldeburgh is £46,095 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP16 4AJ.
Leiston & Aldeburgh near IP16 4AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Saxmundham located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haylings Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Haylings Meadow |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Aldeburgh & Leiston area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £3,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £485,000 | £366 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £275,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 29 | £222,500 | £296 |
| Flats | 7 | £147,000 | £282 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £425,000 | £158,000 | £232,995 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £139,500 | £232,500 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | £470,000 | £186,000 | £230,000 | £192,500 |
| 2019 | £377,500 | £154,000 | £205,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £412,500 | £275,000 | £250,000 | £224,998 |
| 2021 | £398,000 | £280,000 | £255,000 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £460,000 | £215,000 | £252,500 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £515,000 | £253,750 | £262,500 | £223,000 |
| 2024 | £455,000 | £300,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £480,000 | £160,000 | £275,000 | £243,750 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | £527,500 | £345,000 | £265,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285 | £177 | £221 | £202 |
| 2017 | £279 | £240 | £253 | £227 |
| 2018 | £325 | £306 | £249 | £241 |
| 2019 | £291 | £225 | £225 | £267 |
| 2020 | £314 | £409 | £252 | £257 |
| 2021 | £318 | £290 | £276 | £261 |
| 2022 | £370 | £292 | £299 | £300 |
| 2023 | £374 | £258 | £268 | £277 |
| 2024 | £378 | £361 | £285 | £314 |
| 2025 | £390 | £274 | £297 | £279 |
| 2026 | £348 | £451 | £337 | £328 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP16 4AJ.
In the IP16 4AJ postcode area, located within Leiston & Aldeburgh, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP16 4AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | East of England CO-OP | 25-29 Sizewell Road, Leiston, IP16 4AU | Walking directions to East of England CO-OP |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 62 Sizewell Road, Leiston, IP16 4AB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Raj Food and Wines | 67 Kings Road, Leiston, IP16 4DA | Walking directions to Raj Food and Wines |
Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP16 4AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Katie Graham
Aldeburgh & Leiston - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Caroline Whitelock
Aldeburgh & Leiston - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Daly
Aldeburgh & Leiston - Elected 4 May 2023
Jenny Riddell-Carpenter
Suffolk Coastal - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP16 4AJ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IP16 4AJ in Leiston & Aldeburgh is £370,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to IP16 4AJ, including Compass Community School Aylward Park (Good), Leiston Primary School (Good) and Summerhill School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
IP16 4AJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,340 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Suffolk Coastal covering IP16 4AJ is Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Katie Graham (Green Party), Sarah Caroline Whitelock (Green Party) and Tom Daly (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.