Waterloo Avenue is in Leiston and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP16 4HW 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 Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP16 4HP, IP16 4HN, IP16 4FB, IP16 4HS, IP16 4HJ, IP16 4HR, IP16 4UX, IP16 4JE, IP16 4UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP16 4HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.2% | 34.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 42% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.3% | 39.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.1% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 19% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 19.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 19.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 19.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 98.9% | 95% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 34.8% | 13.5% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Avenue was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% lower than the Aldeburgh & Leiston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterloo Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aldeburgh & Leiston and the 371st highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-02-23 | £234,926 |
| 118 Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-09-14 | £234,334 |
| 128 Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2006-05-30 | £247,329 |
IP16 4HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 4HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School Judith Avenue , Knodishall IP17 1UY | 3out of 4 | 2,255 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 | 1,913 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 | 861 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 | 1,023 yd | |
| Perfect Charcoal Grill | 37 High Street, Leiston | 1,045 yd | |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering | Sizewell A, Sizewell Power Station | 1,046 yd | |
| La Vitta Pizza | 56 High Street, Leiston | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Ex Servicemens Club | Victory Road, Leiston | 782 yd | |
| Leiston Town Athletics Association | Victory Road, Leiston | 782 yd | |
| White Horse Hotel | Station Road, Leiston | 843 yd | |
| The Engineers Arms | 7 Main Street, Leiston | 914 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | The Volunteer Inn, Haylings Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonys Fried Chicken | 54 High Street, Leiston | 1,023 yd | |
| Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop | 5 High Street, Leiston | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Local | 54 High Street, Leiston | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leiston Middle School (Closed) Waterloo Avenue | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Summerhill School WESTWARD HO | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Ltaa Sports Ground VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Leiston St Margarets Fc ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches | 866 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.