IP16 (Leiston) in Suffolk shows moderate market dynamics with a trajectory score of 49.6/100, placing it at the 47th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, considerably below national averages, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 6.0% CAGR. The postcode district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited redevelopment activity or demographic shifts currently underway. This divergence between modest price appreciation and stronger rental yields reflects a market where income-generating investment characteristics differ markedly from capital growth expectations. The relatively flat price trajectory indicates stability rather than appreciation momentum.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.0% per year
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What's changing in Leiston · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 4.3 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
5 planning applications submitted in IP16 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Change of use from a Class C3 dwellinghouse to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4). The proposal comprises internal layout alterations only, with no significant external alterations. No machinery or plant will be installed, and no commercial or industrial processes will be undertaken. The property will remain in residential use on a normal 24-hour basis. Associated internal alterations and minor external renovation works only, required in connection with the change of use from a Class C3 dwellinghouse to a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation (for up to three occupants). No alterations are proposed to the existing access, parking arrangements, hardstanding, boundary treatments, drainage, or the external footprint of the building.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Discharge of Condition Nos. 1, 2 and 3 of DC/25/3415/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Repairs to defective parts of existing buildings including works to chimney stacks, dormer windows, store roof, gutters, drainage system, timber framed walls - further information providedJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Variation of Condition No. 4 of DC/23/4099/FUL - Use of land for B2/B8 use. Provision of hardstanding. Construction of aggregate bays and siting of concrete batching plant - Working HoursJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Leiston (IP16) common questions
Is Leiston up and coming?
Leiston (IP16) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 75% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 15.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Leiston safe?
Leiston has a safety score of 34/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Leiston?
The average property price in Leiston (IP16) is £259k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Leiston?
The median monthly rent in Leiston (IP16) is £812 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leiston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Aldeburgh (IP15), Southwold (IP18), Woodbridge (IP13), Felixstowe (IP11), Woodbridge (IP12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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