Poppy Way, Leiston
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP16 4UG.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Poppy Way, Leiston have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Sep 2018. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £321,497. Average sale prices rose from £277,496 in 2016 to £303,830 in 2018 (+9%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 59% detached, 24% semi-detached, 18% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Poppy Way range from £224,995 to £395,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Poppy Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Poppy Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £321,497 | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £229,995 | 18 Mar 2016 |
| Terraced | 3 | £249,328 | 29 Mar 2018 |
Sold prices on Poppy Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 28 Sep 2018 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 29 Mar 2018 | £249,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 33, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 29 Mar 2018 | £247,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 27 Mar 2018 | £395,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 23 Feb 2018 | £249,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 35, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 19 Jan 2018 | £289,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 30 Jun 2017 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 24 Jun 2016 | £279,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 15 Apr 2016 | £349,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 31 Mar 2016 | £315,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 18 Mar 2016 | £349,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 18 Mar 2016 | £224,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 11 Mar 2016 | £224,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 4 Mar 2016 | £259,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 26 Feb 2016 | £299,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 5 Feb 2016 | £234,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Poppy Way IP16 4UG | 21 Jan 2016 | £234,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Poppy Way
Crime
34 crimes were reported within about a mile of Poppy Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Poppy Way is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Thorpeness Hundred River from Knodishall to Aldringham Flood warning area
- The Thorpeness Hundred River and the River Ore Flood alert area
- The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Poppy Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alde Valley Academy 645 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Leiston Primary School 383 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Compass Community School Aylward Park 9 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–17 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Summerhill School 51 pupils | Other independent school | 5–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School 160 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Saxmundham station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Goldings Lane (adj, Aldeburgh Road) 2 min walk
- Goldings Lane (opp, Aldeburgh Road) 2 min walk
- Minden Drive (opp, Aldeburgh Road) 3 min walk
- Minden Drive (adj, Aldeburgh Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Leiston Surgery
Main Street, Leiston · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Leiston Foodstore · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Leiston Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Unit 1 & 3 Alexander Mews [dental Practice] · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 734 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 35.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,651 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 80% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 80% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 92% |
Share of homes across East Suffolk with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Poppy Way
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Who lives around Poppy Way
Ethnic group
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 96.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.8% | 47.1% |
| No religion | 42.2% | 44.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.1% | 6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.6% | 27.6% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 19.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.1% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.4% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 43.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.8% | 42.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.5% | 29.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.9% | 11.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 15.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of East Suffolk.
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