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Aldeburgh & Leiston

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About

Aldeburgh & Leiston ward encompasses the coastal town of Aldeburgh and its inland neighbour, Leiston. The area is defined by a contrast between the shingle shoreline of the North Sea and the heathland of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Aldeburgh maintains a working fishing beach, with huts selling fresh catch directly on the shingle. Inland, the landscape opens up around the Sizewell nuclear power stations, whose distinctive domes are a prominent local feature.

Leiston historically developed around light engineering and now serves as a residential and service centre for the wider area. The ward contains the expansive RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, a significant site for birdlife on the reed-fringed coast. Cultural life is notably influenced by the legacy of composer Benjamin Britten, with the annual Aldeburgh Festival attracting visitors. The terrain is largely flat, with agriculture and tourism forming important parts of the local economy.

Area overview

On average Aldeburgh & Leiston has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aldeburgh & Leiston is £47,417 per year. The median sale price in Aldeburgh & Leiston is £365,000 (around £337 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £246,000 and £510,000. There are 7 schools in Aldeburgh & Leiston: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Aldeburgh & Leiston

Median price: £365,000
Price per sq ft: £337
Sales (last 12 months): 149
Typical range (middle 50%): £246K – £510K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Aldeburgh & Leiston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £3,170,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldeburgh & Leiston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached67£480,000£373
Semi-Detached47£269,000£297
Flats8£245,000£286
Terraced27£220,000£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aldeburgh & Leiston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldeburgh & Leiston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£158,000£232,995£165,000
2017£365,000£139,500£232,500£190,000
2018£470,000£186,000£230,000£192,500
2019£377,500£154,000£205,000£235,000
2020£412,500£275,000£250,000£224,998
2021£398,000£280,000£255,000£210,000
2022£460,000£215,000£252,500£215,000
2023£515,000£253,750£262,500£223,000
2024£455,000£300,000£250,000£250,000
2025£480,000£160,000£272,500£240,000
2026£475,000£245,000£260,000£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldeburgh & Leiston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldeburgh & Leiston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£177£221£202
2017£279£240£253£227
2018£325£306£249£241
2019£291£225£225£267
2020£314£409£252£257
2021£318£290£276£261
2022£370£292£299£300
2023£374£258£268£277
2024£378£361£285£314
2025£404£274£297£284
2026£372£296£304£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldeburgh & Leiston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aldeburgh & Leiston in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district.

Band A£1,557
Band B£1,816
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,335
Band E£2,854
Band F£3,372
Band G£3,891
Band H£4,670

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Aldeburgh & Leiston ward.

Local councillors

Katie Graham

Aldeburgh & Leiston - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sarah Caroline Whitelock

Aldeburgh & Leiston - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Tom Daly

Aldeburgh & Leiston - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Aldeburgh & Leiston

What is the average house price in Aldeburgh & Leiston?

The median sale price in Aldeburgh & Leiston is £365,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Aldeburgh & Leiston?

Aldeburgh & Leiston has 6 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Aldeburgh & Leiston?

Aldeburgh & Leiston scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aldeburgh & Leiston sits around rank 17,154 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aldeburgh & Leiston?

The average household income in Aldeburgh & Leiston is around £47,417 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aldeburgh & Leiston?

Aldeburgh & Leiston is represented by 3 elected councillors: Katie Graham (Green Party), Sarah Caroline Whitelock (Green Party) and Tom Daly (Green Party).

All postcodesin Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP171SF

Priory Road

IP164AQ

Valley Road

IP155DZ

Alde Lane

IP164PU

Aldeburgh Road

IP164RG

Abbey Road

IP173FE

The Causeway

IP171NA

Main Road

IP164TT

Sizewell Hall Road

IP171UN

Coldfair Close

IP164FN

Oak Drive

IP164GA

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP164HE

Waterloo Avenue

IP164JL

Heath View

IP155AL

High Street

IP164NQ

Uplands Road

IP171QW

Farnham Road

IP164TF

Harrow Lane

IP164SL

Baker's Hill

IP173LZ

Hawthorn Road

IP173PB

Mill Street

IP164FT

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP164HU

Westward Ho

IP171SY

Blyth Houses

IP173NT

Leiston Road

IP164AG

Urban Road

IP164AR

Valley Road

IP173FD

Back Road

IP155LX

Cundys Marsh

IP164DH

Huntingfield Road

IP164FE

Dolphin Close

IP173LP

Middleton Moor

IP173LX

Mill Street

IP164TR

Grimsey's Lane

IP164NP

Beach Cottages

IP155BG

St Peters Road

IP164GB

Kestrel Drive

IP164EE

Minden Drive

IP155AA

High Street

IP164BG

Seaward Avenue

IP164AZ

Haven Road

IP164HH

Waterloo Avenue

IP164SQ

Chapel Road

IP164QW

Leiston Road

IP164WH

Meadow Rise

IP171JH

Silverlace Green

IP171UR

St Andrews Road

IP155DQ

High Street

IP155NB

Northfield Lane

IP164WQ

Perrett Way

IP164RT

Doughty Wylie Crescent

IP164PD

North End Avenue

IP164QG

Benthills

IP164PB

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP171SL

Bridge Road

IP171JN

Herons Way

IP155DN

High Street

IP164NT

The Haven

IP171TH

The Green

IP171HA

Kiln Lane South

IP155QF

North Warren

IP155BY

King Street

IP164LG

Garrett Crescent

IP171QU

Hulver Lane

IP155FB

Crabbe Street

IP164BB

Seaward Avenue

IP173NB

Annesons Corner

IP164QY

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP155JX

The Sandlings

IP164FQ

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP155BW

Crabbe Street

IP155JU

Franklin Close

IP155EE

Alde House Drive

IP155JF

Saxmundham Road

IP164US

Eastlands Industrial Estate

IP171JJ

Deadmans Lane

IP155EP

Priors Hill Road

IP155PQ

Saxmundham Road

IP155PU

Leiston Road

IP164DD

Central Road

IP164EY

Kitchener Road

IP164LD

Hancocks Close

IP155JW

Folly End

IP155DD

Brudenell Street

IP164QH

Aldeburgh Road

IP164FL

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP171RT

Sandy Lane

IP164HB

Station Road

IP164PF

Beacon Hill Lane

IP164WN

Stony Lane

IP155PG

Saxmundham Road

IP164ND

The Whinlands

IP164BF

Dolphin Close

IP164LN

Benthills

IP164FH

Station Road

IP164QQ

Fitches Lane

IP155LT

Prevetts Way

IP155QB

Warren Hill Lane

IP164HD

Station Road

IP164LY

Old Homes Road

IP155BU

Brudenell Street