Aldeburgh & Leiston ward in East Suffolk covers a coastal and rural area, including the towns of Aldeburgh and Leiston. Aldeburgh is a seaside town known for its shingle beach, historic high street, and connections to composer Benjamin Britten. Leiston, inland, has a mix of residential areas and light industry, with ties to the former Leiston Works engineering firm. The ward also includes the village of Thorpeness, with its distinctive mock-Tudor architecture and boating lake.
The area features a mix of landscapes, from coastline to farmland, with parts falling within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB. The ward has a range of local services, including independent shops in Aldeburgh and larger retail outlets in Leiston. Key employers include Sizewell nuclear power stations and tourism-related businesses. Transport links include the A12 road and nearby railway stations at Saxmundham and Darsham.
On average Aldeburgh & Leiston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Aldeburgh & Leiston is £39,505 per year. There are 9 schools in Aldeburgh & Leiston: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Aldeburgh & Leiston area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,550 up to £3,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £492,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £266,750 |
| Terraced | 49 | £240,000 |
10 years price trend in Aldeburgh & Leiston
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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High Street
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High Street
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Park Road
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Britten Close
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Fairfield Mews
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Golf Lane
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St Margaret's Crescent
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Saxmundham Road
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Station Road
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Garrett Crescent
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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Moat Road
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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Chalfont Drive
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Forge Close
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Hillcrest
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Grove Road
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Farnham Road
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Church Road
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Garrett Close
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Church Road
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The Beeches
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Buxlow Close
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Old Homes Road
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Lakeside Avenue
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Victoria Road
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Saxmundham Road
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Leiston Road
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Seaward Avenue
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High Street
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Aldeburgh Road
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Main Street
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Harling Way
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King George's Avenue
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Leiston Road
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Abbey Road
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Doughty Wylie Crescent
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Cross Street
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Aldeburgh Road
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Saxmundham & Coldfair Green
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Saxmundham & Coldfair Green
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Church Lane
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Farnham Road
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Fristonmoor Lane
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The Grove
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The Fairway
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Acheson Way
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Cundys Marsh
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Seaward Avenue
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Ashfield Drive
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Acorn Close
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The Gables
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Abbey Road
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Church Road
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Abbey Road
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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Aldeburgh Road
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Leiston Road
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Main Road
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The Street
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Bridge Road
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Church Road
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East Lane
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Cable Lane
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King Street
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Victoria Road
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Cherry Lane
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Folly End
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Church Farm Road
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Leiston Road
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The Birches
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Valley Gardens
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Haven Road
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Dinsdale Road
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Church Road
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Old Homes Road
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Aldeburgh Road
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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Saxmundham & Coldfair Green
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Abbey Lane
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Mill Road
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Aldeburgh Road
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Priory Road
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Aldringham Lane
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Westgate
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The Sanctuary
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Grimsey's Lane
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Forge Close
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Eagle Drive
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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Lapwings
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Fairfield Road
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Leiston Road
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Church Farm Road
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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Arnhem Road
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Kings Road
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Buller Road
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Leiston Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.