IP16 — LEISTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP16 is £296,282, which is 22% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Property values in IP16 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in IP16 have risen 3.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£466,597	85
Semi-detached	£237,505	127
Terraced	£229,691	106
Flat	£173,805	19
All types	£296,282	354

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 8.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP16 has a crime rate well 90% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in IP16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP16 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Summerhill School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Alde Valley Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
Leiston Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Compass Community School Aylward Park	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

22,092

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP16 are 186.0 Mbps, with 98% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 66% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

186.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

39%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP16 is collected by East Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,019/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

IP16 — LEISTON

Area Summary

IP16 (LEISTON) offers property prices near the national average (£296,282), low crime (90% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (186 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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ALDEBURGH

£648K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP16?

The average house price in IP16 (LEISTON) is £296,282, based on 354 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.5% over the past year.

Is IP16 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP16 is significantly below the national average (8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP16?

There are 4 schools in or near IP16. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in IP16?

Council tax in IP16 is collected by East Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,019 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP16?

The average broadband download speed in IP16 is 186 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 39%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in IP16 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 22,092.