Quakers Way is in Leiston and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP16 4LH 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 Quakers Way, Leiston, IP16 4LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP16 4LG, IP16 4LQ, IP16 4WQ, IP16 4LD, IP16 4BD, IP16 4LA, IP16 4BE, IP16 4LF, IP16 4LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IP16 4LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 54.5% | 54.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45.5% | 45.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 25.5% | 25.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 46.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 | 38.4% | 38.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 37.1% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 19.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 18.9% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 15.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 19.2% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 13.9% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 19.2% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 93.3% | 95.4% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quakers Way was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Aldeburgh & Leiston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quakers Way has the 13th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aldeburgh & Leiston and the 287th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Quakers Way, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,500 | 2023-07-31 | £282,771 |
| 2 Quakers Way, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-01-24 | £213,680 |
| 31 Quakers Way, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,250 | 2017-08-11 | £222,082 |
| 15 Quakers Way, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2017-08-09 | £228,206 |
| 17 Quakers Way, Leiston, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2014-12-19 | £216,804 |
IP16 4LH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP16 4LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School Judith Avenue , Knodishall IP17 1UY | 3out of 4 | 2,052 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 | 248 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 | 1,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | 44 Sizewell Road, Leiston | 580 yd | |
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd | 104 High Street, Leiston | 583 yd | |
| Simply Delicious | 70 High Street, Leiston | 583 yd | |
| Subway | Co-op Supermarket, Sizewell Road | 630 yd | |
| Rosie's Coffee Lounge | 55 High Street, Leiston | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizewell Sports And Social Club | King Georges Avenue, Leiston | 625 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | The Volunteer Inn, Haylings Road | 738 yd | |
| The Bar | 33 High Street, Leiston | 776 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | Royal Standard Inn, 40 High Street | 779 yd | |
| Leiston Ex Servicemens Club | Victory Road, Leiston | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuan Feng | 1 Grimsey Road, Leiston | 449 yd | |
| Golden House | 46A Sizewell Road, Leiston | 580 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 77 High Street, Leiston | 584 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 61 High Street, Leiston | 584 yd | |
| Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop | 5 High Street, Leiston | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston East Of England Co Op | Co-op Supermarket, Sizewell Road | 630 yd | |
| Nistor's | 60 High Street, Leiston | 662 yd | |
| Leiston Local | 54 High Street, Leiston | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alde Valley Academy SEAWARD AVENUE | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Leiston Leisure Centre RED HOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 159 yd |
| Leiston Primary School (Closed) KING GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Sizewell Sports & Social Club KING GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Ltaa Sports Ground VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Leiston Middle School (Closed) Waterloo Avenue | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.