Postcode report
IP16 4AT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About IP16 4AT: area rating, property, schools and local change
IP16 4AT is a postcode in Aldeburgh & Leiston, East Suffolk, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IP16 4AT, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IP16 4AT are property market signals and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IP16 4AT is based on East Suffolk 019 Census 2021. It covers 8,103 residents, 232 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near IP16 4AT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IP16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £311k from 69 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IP16 4AT can compare 4 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IP16 4AT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IP16 4AT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IP16 4AT
Is IP16 4AT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IP16 4AT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IP16 4AT?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for IP16 4AT?
LocaleIQ matched IP16 4AT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IP16 4AT?
The latest median sold price is £311k based on 69 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IP16 4AT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.