Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate, Leiston, IP16 4LW

Overview of IP16 4LW

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Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate is in Leiston and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP16 4LW is located in the Aldeburgh & Leiston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. This postcode has been in use since 2008-10-01.

StreetScan combines information about Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate, Leiston, IP16 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: IP16 4JR, IP16 4JJ, IP16 4JL, IP16 4JN, IP16 4JW, IP16 4JP, IP16 4JT, IP16 4LL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP16 4LW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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	50.3%	47.1%	-3.2%	51.0%	-3.9%
Male	49.7%	52.9%	3.2%	49.0%	3.9%

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	15.6%	28.1%	12.5%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	54.8%	48.9%	-5.9%	44.2%	4.7%
Separated	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	13.3%	7.2%	-6.1%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	15.6%	15.8%	0.2%	6.1%	9.7%

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	39.2%	39.5%	0.3%	48.4%	-8.9%
Good health	37.9%	31.6%	-6.3%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	19%	20.4%	1.4%	12.7%	7.7%
Bad health	3.9%	7.2%	3.3%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.2%	24.5%	-0.7%	18.2%	6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	12.9%	3.3%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	9.4%	-1.7%	13.4%	-4.0%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	6.5%	2.1%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	13.7%	2.6%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	34.8%	30.9%	-3.9%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	3.7%	2.2%	-1.5%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Other Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%
White	100%	98%	-2.0%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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%	94.1%	-3.9%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	0.7%	3.3%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	94.1%	-3.9%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.2%	76.7%	-8.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	30.5%	13.5%	17.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.8%	37.2%	6.6%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the Aldeburgh & Leiston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate has the 11th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aldeburgh & Leiston and the 348th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

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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 4LW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate are based on 1 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 Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate, Leiston, IP16 4LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP16 4LW

Average Price
£272,105

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
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Detached
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Flats/Maisonettes
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Other
£272,105

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate

Average Price
£280,056

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£280,056

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sizewell Crossing Industrial EstateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 2A Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate, Leiston, Suffolk Other, an established residential building	£235,000	2016-07-29	£280,056

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Employment

IP16 4LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	60
Full-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	16
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Education	10
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	3
Information and communication	3
Human health and social work activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	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	335 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coldfair Green Community Primary School Judith Avenue , Knodishall IP17 1UY	3out of 4	2,750 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	514 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	1,291 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
Bake N Butty	Unit 1C, Sizewell Crossing Industrial Estate	22 yd
Seahawks	44 Sizewell Road, Leiston	806 yd
Subway	Co-op Supermarket, Sizewell Road	840 yd
Rosie's Coffee Lounge	55 High Street, Leiston	939 yd
Cinnamon Indian Restaurant T/A Taj Mahal Suffolk Ltd	104 High Street, Leiston	957 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sizewell Sports And Social Club	King Georges Avenue, Leiston	174 yd
The Bar	33 High Street, Leiston	974 yd
The Royal Standard	Royal Standard Inn, 40 High Street	998 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yuan Feng	1 Grimsey Road, Leiston	703 yd
Golden House	46A Sizewell Road, Leiston	806 yd
Tasty Bites	77 High Street, Leiston	930 yd
Taste Of China	61 High Street, Leiston	930 yd
Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop	5 High Street, Leiston	974 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leiston East Of England Co Op	Co-op Supermarket, Sizewell Road	840 yd
Nistor's	60 High Street, Leiston	960 yd
Leiston Local	54 High Street, Leiston	999 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sizewell Sports & Social Club KING GEORGES AVENUE	grass pitches	251 yd
Leiston Primary School (Closed) KING GEORGES AVENUE	grass pitches	437 yd
Alde Valley Academy SEAWARD AVENUE	grass pitches	545 yd
Leiston Leisure Centre RED HOUSE LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	659 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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