Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the IP16 postcode area, covering Leiston and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£192,525
Median price
£195,000
5-year trend
+40.1%
Total sales
4,302
The IP16 area has 261 individual postcodes with 4,302 registered sales. Prices are +51.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Leiston. The five-year price movement is +40.1%.
IP16 averages £192,525, placing it in the affordable category, +51.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 4,302 recorded sales across 261 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in IP16 is +40.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
IP16 4AT
£140,920 avg · 128 sales
IP16 4JA
£127,011 avg · 124 sales
IP16 4DD
£110,736 avg · 110 sales
IP16 4XE
£69,936 avg · 89 sales
IP16 4AL
£105,843 avg · 85 sales
IP16 4BW
£115,041 avg · 68 sales
IP16 4AY
£117,507 avg · 67 sales
IP16 4DA
£121,124 avg · 63 sales
IP16 4HE
£182,505 avg · 63 sales
This IP16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the IP16 postcode area is £192,525, based on 4,302 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Leiston.
Properties in IP16 average £192,525, which is +51.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
IP16 is +51.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. The area covers 261 postcodes.
Prices in IP16 have moved +40.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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