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.

Average price
£279,914

East Suffolk · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
8

Median £221,250

Crimes, last 6 months
214

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
0

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about IP16

The average home across East Suffolk is worth about £279,914 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and the median of the 8 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside IP16 is £221,250, and prices have risen 2.1% over the last year.

Of 249 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in IP16, band C is the most common, and 51% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 214 crimes around the centre of IP16 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (115).

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.

Energy ratings in IP16
A
1 · 0.4%
B
9 · 3.6%
C
112 · 45%
D
87 · 34.9%
E
35 · 14.1%
F
4 · 1.6%
G
1 · 0.4%

Sample of 249 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.

Average prices by property type
All property
£279,914
Detached
£407,994
Semi-detached
£267,390
Terraced
£206,627
Flat
£141,466

Prices changed +2.1% over the last year in East Suffolk.

Busiest streets for sales in IP16
CARR AVENUE
2 sales · median £202,500
HOLLY TREE CLOSE
1 sales · median £370,000
KITCHENER ROAD
1 sales · median £225,000
HEATH VIEW
1 sales · median £280,000
UPTON PLACE
1 sales · median £215,000
EASTWARD HO
1 sales · median £170,000
LIME TREE AVENUE
1 sales · median £222,500
Recorded crime in IP16
Violence and sexual offences115
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft15
Public order7
Drugs6
Shoplifting6
Other crime5
Burglary4

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near IP16

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
Wards covered by IP16

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 £279,914 as of 2026-05. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the IP16 district have a median price of £221,250.

How much does each property type cost in IP16?

Detached £407,994, semi-detached £267,390, terraced £206,627, flats £141,466, based on the UK House Price Index for East Suffolk.

Is IP16 a safe area?

Police recorded 214 crimes near the centre of IP16 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 115 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 249 certificates from IP16, with 51% 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.

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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.