Church Road is in Leiston and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP16 4HG 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 Church Road, Leiston, IP16 4HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP16 4HH, IP16 4GY, IP16 4HQ, IP16 4UX, IP16 4UZ, IP16 4HL, IP16 4HE, IP16 4FB, IP16 4HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP16 4HG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 47.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 34.9% | 38.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 34.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 7.7% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 14.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 9% | 4.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 37.8% | 40.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 40.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 27.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 14.8% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 22.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.7% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 83.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 14.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 170.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 315.8% higher than the Aldeburgh & Leiston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aldeburgh & Leiston and the 41st highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Lodge Church Road, Leiston, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-10-07 | £362,330 |
IP16 4HG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School Judith Avenue , Knodishall IP17 1UY | 3out of 4 | 2,064 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 | 1,465 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 | 632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffins | 42 High Street, Leiston | 603 yd | |
| Perfect Charcoal Grill | 37 High Street, Leiston | 630 yd | |
| La Vitta Pizza | 56 High Street, Leiston | 643 yd | |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering | Sizewell A, Sizewell Power Station | 657 yd | |
| Rosie's Coffee Lounge | 55 High Street, Leiston | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Ex Servicemens Club | Victory Road, Leiston | 332 yd | |
| Leiston Town Athletics Association | Victory Road, Leiston | 332 yd | |
| White Horse Hotel | Station Road, Leiston | 499 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | The Volunteer Inn, Haylings Road | 530 yd | |
| The Engineers Arms | 7 Main Street, Leiston | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonys Fried Chicken | 54 High Street, Leiston | 603 yd | |
| Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop | 5 High Street, Leiston | 630 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 61 High Street, Leiston | 710 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 77 High Street, Leiston | 710 yd | |
| Golden House | 46A Sizewell Road, Leiston | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Local | 54 High Street, Leiston | 603 yd | |
| Nistor's | 60 High Street, Leiston | 655 yd | |
| Leiston East Of England Co Op | Co-op Supermarket, Sizewell Road | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leiston Middle School (Closed) Waterloo Avenue | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Ltaa Sports Ground VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Summerhill School WESTWARD HO | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Leiston St Margarets Fc ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 642 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.