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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Church Lane
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Chapel Road
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Aldeburgh Road
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Old Foundry Place
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Chalfont Drive
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Mill Lane
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Aldeburgh Road
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Saxmundham & Coldfair Green
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Aldecar Lane
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School Road
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Fordley Road
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Hawthorn Road
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Oaks Court
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Slaughden Road
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Park Road
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Priors Way
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Parsons Field
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Leiston Road
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High Street
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Upton Place
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Kitchener Road
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Thorpe Road
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Mill Hill Estate
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Aldeburgh Road
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Leiston Road
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Saxmundham & Coldfair Green
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Rowley Mews
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Aldeburgh Road
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Farnham Road
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Gromford Lane
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Fristonmoor Lane
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High Street
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Crabbe Street
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Church Farm Road
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Market Cross Place
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Park Lane
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Park Road
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Champion Road
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Saxmundham Road
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Eastward Ho
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Haylings Grove
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Aldeburgh Road
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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Saxmundham Road
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School Road
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Mill Road
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Littlemoor Road
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Uplands Road
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Red House Lane
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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High Street
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High Street
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Victoria Road
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King Street
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Leiston Road
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Leiston Road
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Crown Street
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Main Street
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Farrow Close
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Aldeburgh Road
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Garrett Crescent
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Church Road
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Aldeburgh Road
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Queen Elizabeth Close
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Festival Close
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Red Lane
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Deadman's Lane
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Mill Road
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Snape Road
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Guilding's Lane
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Guilding's Lane
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Wadd Lane
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Farnham Road
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Church Road
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Mill Road
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Grove Road
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Beaconsfield Road
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Crag Path
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Crag Path
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High Street
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Hartington Road
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Fairfield Road
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Long Row
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High Street
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Valley Road
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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High Street
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St Margaret's Crescent
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Aldeburgh Road
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Leiston & Aldeburgh
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Snape Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.