IP16 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the IP16 postcode district in East Suffolk. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
East Suffolk · 2026-08 (UK HPI)
Median £280,000
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about IP16
The average home across East Suffolk is worth about £277,949 (UK House Price Index, 2026-08), and the median of the 5 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside IP16 is £280,000, and prices have fallen 2.3% over the last year.
Of 252 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in IP16, band C is the most common, and 51.2% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 229 crimes around the centre of IP16 in the six months to 2026-09, most often violence and sexual offences (131).
There are 0 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of IP16 in East Suffolk, including Leiston Primary School.
The district covers the Aldeburgh & Leiston, Kelsale & Yoxford ward areas.
Sample of 252 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in IP16, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed -2.3% over the last year in East Suffolk.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-09.
Primary
- Leiston Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.1 mi
- Coldfair Green Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
Secondary
- Alde Valley AcademyRequires improvement · 0.1 mi
- Compass Community School Aylward ParkNot rated · 0.3 mi
- Summerhill SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
Aldeburgh & Leiston · Kelsale & Yoxford
Common questions about IP16
What is the average house price in IP16?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in East Suffolk at £277,949 as of 2026-08. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the IP16 district have a median price of £280,000.
How much does each property type cost in IP16?
Detached £403,830, semi-detached £265,470, terraced £206,275, flats £140,565, based on the UK House Price Index for East Suffolk.
Is IP16 a safe area?
Police recorded 229 crimes near the centre of IP16 in the six months to 2026-09. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 131 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in IP16 usually have?
Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 252 certificates from IP16, with 51.2% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near IP16?
0 schools within a mile of the IP16 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Alde Valley Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this IP16 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.