The Gables, Leiston, IP16 4UZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP16 4UZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	51.7%	-2.5%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	45.8%	48.3%	2.5%	49.0%	-0.7%

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	31.9%	34.9%	3.0%	37.9%	-3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	47.3%	40.2%	-7.1%	44.2%	-4.0%
Separated	1.3%	3%	1.7%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	11.4%	14%	2.6%	9.1%	4.9%
Widowed	8.1%	8%	-0.1%	6.1%	1.9%

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	40.8%	42.3%	1.5%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	34.5%	29.5%	-5.0%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	18.4%	15.6%	-2.8%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	4.9%	9.2%	4.3%	4.0%	5.2%
Very bad health	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	1.2%	2.1%

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.

In the area around IP16 4UZ this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.5%	29%	-1.5%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	13.7%	-1.4%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	14.3%	-6.2%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	6.2%	-0.2%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	14.7%	4.6%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	13.1%	18.6%	5.5%	33.8%	-15.2%
Other	4.4%	3.6%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	2.5%	0.8%	-1.7%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	97%	97.2%	0.2%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.8%	97.5%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	97%	-0.3%	83.2%	13.8%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.6%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.2%	76.7%	-15.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	37.1%	13.5%	23.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.4%	37.2%	18.2%
Christian	36.5%	46.2%	-9.7%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is The Gables Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gables was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% higher than the Aldeburgh & Leiston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Gables has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Aldeburgh & Leiston and the 221st highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.1%.

🔎 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 4UZ, 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 The Gables are based on 52 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 The Gables, Leiston, IP16 4UZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP16 4UZ

Average Price
£353,984

Semi-Detached
£379,731

Terraced
£315,026

Detached
£444,322

Flats/Maisonettes
£222,856

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Gables

Average Price
£358,319

Semi-Detached
£360,422

Terraced
£324,684

Detached
£445,664

Flats/Maisonettes
£231,231

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The GablesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 The Gables, Leiston, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£262,500	2023-06-30	£277,115
21 The Gables, Leiston, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2023-06-09	£448,898
23 The Gables, Leiston, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2022-03-29	£446,592
Flat 5 Leiston Hall The Gables, Leiston, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2022-03-15	£214,319
15 The Gables, Leiston, Suffolk Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2022-01-12	£472,427

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP16 4UZ

Employment

IP16 4UZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Looking after home or family	20
Other	17
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	17
Education	16
Administrative and support service activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Other	8
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	1,552 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coldfair Green Community Primary School Judith Avenue , Knodishall IP17 1UY	3out of 4	2,022 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	1,639 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	788 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
Tiffins	42 High Street, Leiston	796 yd
Perfect Charcoal Grill	37 High Street, Leiston	823 yd
La Vitta Pizza	56 High Street, Leiston	830 yd
Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering	Sizewell A, Sizewell Power Station	850 yd
Rosie's Coffee Lounge	55 High Street, Leiston	857 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leiston Ex Servicemens Club	Victory Road, Leiston	496 yd
Leiston Town Athletics Association	Victory Road, Leiston	496 yd
White Horse Hotel	Station Road, Leiston	684 yd
Volunteer Inn	The Volunteer Inn, Haylings Road	695 yd
The Engineers Arms	7 Main Street, Leiston	724 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tonys Fried Chicken	54 High Street, Leiston	796 yd
Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop	5 High Street, Leiston	823 yd
Taste Of China	61 High Street, Leiston	891 yd
Tasty Bites	77 High Street, Leiston	891 yd
Golden House	46A Sizewell Road, Leiston	990 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leiston Local	54 High Street, Leiston	796 yd
Nistor's	60 High Street, Leiston	841 yd
Leiston East Of England Co Op	Co-op Supermarket, Sizewell Road	953 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Leiston Middle School (Closed) Waterloo Avenue	grass pitches	454 yd
Ltaa Sports Ground VICTORY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	529 yd
Summerhill School WESTWARD HO	grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	733 yd
Leiston St Margarets Fc ABBEY ROAD	grass pitches	797 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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.25 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.25 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	17.74 Mbit/s

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

Overview of IP16 4UZ