Westward Ho, Leiston, IP16 4HX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP16 4HX 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Westward Ho Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westward Ho 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.

Westward Ho 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in IP16 4HX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westward Ho are based on 87 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Suffolk Coastal.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westward Ho, Leiston, IP16 4HX

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP16 4HX

Average Price
£219,883

Semi-Detached
£247,827

Terraced
£177,968

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westward Ho

Average Price
£237,032

Semi-Detached
£258,370

Terraced
£201,927

Detached
£419,321

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westward HoStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Westward Ho, Leiston, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£146,500	2025-09-25	£146,500
37 Westward Ho, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-06-03	£260,756
39 Westward Ho, Leiston, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-03-14	£257,576
10 Westward Ho, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-07-28	£136,886
11 Westward Ho, Leiston, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-02-24	£144,123

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP16 4HX

Employment

IP16 4HX 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 4HX 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leiston Primary School King George's Avenue , IP16 4JQ	3out of 4	1,267 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coldfair Green Community Primary School Judith Avenue , Knodishall IP17 1UY	3out of 4	2,513 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Community Primary School Rectory Road , Middleton IP17 3NW	2out of 4	5,409 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alde Valley Academy Seaward Avenue , IP16 4BG	3out of 4	1,438 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Summerhill School Westward Ho , LEISTON IP16 4HY	- not rated	168 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering	Sizewell A, Sizewell Power Station	468 yd
Tiffins	42 High Street, Leiston	523 yd
Perfect Charcoal Grill	37 High Street, Leiston	528 yd
La Vitta Pizza	56 High Street, Leiston	631 yd
Rosie's Coffee Lounge	55 High Street, Leiston	633 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Horse Hotel	Station Road, Leiston	251 yd
The Engineers Arms	7 Main Street, Leiston	361 yd
The Royal Standard	Royal Standard Inn, 40 High Street	525 yd
The Bar	33 High Street, Leiston	528 yd
Leiston Ex Servicemens Club	Victory Road, Leiston	588 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tonys Fried Chicken	54 High Street, Leiston	523 yd
Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop	5 High Street, Leiston	528 yd
Golden House	46A Sizewell Road, Leiston	730 yd
Taste Of China	61 High Street, Leiston	732 yd
Tasty Bites	77 High Street, Leiston	732 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leiston Local	54 High Street, Leiston	523 yd
Nistor's	60 High Street, Leiston	649 yd
Leiston East Of England Co Op	Co-op Supermarket, Sizewell Road	680 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Summerhill School WESTWARD HO	grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	128 yd
Leiston St Margarets Fc ABBEY ROAD	grass pitches	175 yd
Leiston Middle School (Closed) Waterloo Avenue	grass pitches	347 yd
Ltaa Sports Ground VICTORY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	735 yd
Leiston Primary School (Closed) KING GEORGES AVENUE	grass pitches	1,068 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	49.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of IP16 4HX