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IP16

LEISTON

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP16 is the postcode district for LEISTON, located in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £296,282
1yr change ▲ 3.5%
Crime 90% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£296,282

▲ 3.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% above national avg

Crime Rate

8.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

90% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

186 Mbps

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.

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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

£280K £290K £301K £311K £322K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

22,092

Population

41

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.

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186.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

39%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about IP16 LEISTON

What is the average house price in IP16 LEISTON?
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 LEISTON 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 is the population of IP16 LEISTON?
The population of IP16 (LEISTON) is approximately 22,092 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 41 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in IP16 LEISTON?
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.

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