Living in IP16, East Suffolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP16 in East Suffolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in East Suffolk: £278,376, up 1.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around IP16
109 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £220,000 and a range from £75,000 to £555,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 EASTWARD HO, IP16 4AY | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 113 CARR AVENUE, IP16 4AT | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 4 HEATH VIEW, IP16 4JP | semi-detached | £280,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 8 UPTON PLACE, IP16 4DE | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 7 QUAKERS WAY, IP16 4LH | semi-detached | £182,500 | 2026-04-16 |
| 5 FOXGLOVE END, IP16 4UT | semi-detached | £325,000 | 2026-04-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Alde Valley Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement | 0.1 mi |
| Leiston Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| Summerhill School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Compass Community School Aylward Park | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
2 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Summerhill School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near IP16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.3% |
| Skilled trades | 16.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.1% |
| Professional occupations | 11.7% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
54 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on East Suffolk's figures.
Common questions about IP16
What is the average house price in IP16?
The average sold price in East Suffolk is £278,376 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP16?
Prices in East Suffolk are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IP16?
The median of 109 recorded sales around central IP16 in the last 2 years is £220,000, ranging from £75,000 to £555,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IP16?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP16, and 50% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP16?
54 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP16 at risk of flooding?
Central IP16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IP16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 50% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £220,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 54 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP16 safe?
54 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? IP16 or IP15, IP16 or IP17, IP16 or IP18.
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