Dolphin Close is in Thorpeness, Leiston and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP16 4BF is located in the Aldeburgh & Leiston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 2006-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dolphin Close, Thorpeness, Leiston, IP16 4BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP16 4NE, IP16 4ND, IP16 4WN, IP16 4NF, IP16 4NA, IP16 4PH, IP16 4NB, IP16 4NX, IP16 4PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP16 4BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 54.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 24.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 36.1% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 42.1% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 15.3% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 13.9% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 43.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 97.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 93.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 93.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dolphin Close was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% higher than the Aldeburgh & Leiston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dolphin Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aldeburgh & Leiston and the 337th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dolphin Close, Leiston, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2010-11-29 | £638,693 |
| 3 Dolphin Close, Leiston, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £335,000 | 2007-01-10 | £563,595 |
| 4 Dolphin Close, Leiston, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2006-11-17 | £604,659 |
| 2 Dolphin Close, Leiston, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £465,000 | 2006-11-07 | £803,333 |
| 1 Dolphin Close, Leiston, Suffolk Terraced, a newly built property | £332,500 | 2006-10-26 | £588,128 |
IP16 4BF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP16 4BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP16 4BF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Primary School King George's Avenue , IP16 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School Judith Avenue , Knodishall IP17 1UY | 3out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldeburgh Primary School Park Road , IP15 5EU | 3out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alde Valley Academy Seaward Avenue , IP16 4BG | 3out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill School Westward Ho , LEISTON IP16 4HY | - not rated | 4,655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin Inn | Old Homes Road, Thorpeness | 57 yd | |
| The Meare Shop & Tea Room | The Meare Shop And Tea Room, The Meare | 313 yd | |
| The Kitchen @ Thorpeness | Barn Hall Cafe, Remembrance Road | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpeness Country Club | The Country Club, The Benthills | 248 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ogilvie Pavilion And Sports Ground At Thorpeness THE OGILVIE PAVILION THE OGILVIE PAVILION THORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Thorpeness Golf Club And Hotel THORPENESS HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB THORPENESS HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB LAKESIDE AVENUE | golf | 589 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.