Buller Road is in Leiston and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP16 4HA is located in the Aldeburgh & Leiston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buller Road, Leiston, IP16 4HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP16 4EY, IP16 4EX, IP16 4HB, IP16 4JA, IP16 4EZ, IP16 4HD, IP16 4HZ, IP16 4AQ, IP16 4ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP16 4HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.7% | 52.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 29.5% | 37.9% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 41.3% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 48.3% | 44.4% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 18% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 9% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 26% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 95.3% | 92% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 91.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buller Road was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% higher than the Aldeburgh & Leiston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buller Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aldeburgh & Leiston and the 242nd highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Buller Road, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-20 | £243,493 |
| 24 Buller Road, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-02 | £272,231 |
| 13 Buller Road, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-02-26 | £235,943 |
| 11 Buller Road, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-08-20 | £201,115 |
| 20 Buller Road, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-06-25 | £280,250 |
IP16 4HA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4HA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School Judith Avenue , Knodishall IP17 1UY | 3out of 4 | 2,507 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 | 1,150 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 | 219 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering | Sizewell A, Sizewell Power Station | 195 yd | |
| Perfect Charcoal Grill | 37 High Street, Leiston | 293 yd | |
| Tiffins | 42 High Street, Leiston | 306 yd | |
| Rosie's Coffee Lounge | 55 High Street, Leiston | 409 yd | |
| Subway | Co-op Supermarket, Sizewell Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Hotel | Station Road, Leiston | 150 yd | |
| The Engineers Arms | 7 Main Street, Leiston | 176 yd | |
| The Bar | 33 High Street, Leiston | 293 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | Royal Standard Inn, 40 High Street | 308 yd | |
| Leiston Ex Servicemens Club | Victory Road, Leiston | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop | 5 High Street, Leiston | 293 yd | |
| Tonys Fried Chicken | 54 High Street, Leiston | 306 yd | |
| Golden House | 46A Sizewell Road, Leiston | 465 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 61 High Street, Leiston | 519 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 77 High Street, Leiston | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Local | 54 High Street, Leiston | 306 yd | |
| Leiston East Of England Co Op | Co-op Supermarket, Sizewell Road | 417 yd | |
| Nistor's | 60 High Street, Leiston | 439 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leiston St Margarets Fc ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Summerhill School WESTWARD HO | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 361 yd |
| Leiston Middle School (Closed) Waterloo Avenue | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Ltaa Sports Ground VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| Leiston Primary School (Closed) KING GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Alde Valley Academy SEAWARD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,017 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% |
| Median download speed | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.