IP16 postcode: what it's like to live there
The IP16 district covers Aldeburgh, Saxmundham. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£340k
England £300k
Recorded crime
55
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£36,229
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
82%
of homes
Council tax
£2,175
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
30 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in IP16
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£608k
Semi-detached
£250k
Terraced
£220k
Primary schools in IP16
- Leiston Primary School · IP16 4JQ · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 14% in England
Secondary schools in IP16
- Alde Valley Academy · IP16 4BG · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 8% in England
Fee-paying schools in IP16
- Compass Community School Aylward Park · IP16 4AX · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Summerhill School · IP16 4HY · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in IP16
- Spring Leiston · IP16 4HF
GP surgeries in IP16
- Leiston Surgery · IP16 4ES
Neighbourhoods in IP16
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of IP16 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston & Aldeburgh | 81% | £340k | Low | 32 min |
| Saxmundham & Coldfair Green | 19% | £325k | Very low | 16 min |
Questions
Where is the IP16 postcode?
IP16 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Aldeburgh, Saxmundham, with 324 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in IP16?
The typical home price across IP16's neighbourhoods is £340k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in IP16?
1 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a IP16 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.