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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 12.1% 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 £47,421 per year. There are 9 schools in Aldeburgh & Leiston: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Aldeburgh & Leiston

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Aldeburgh & Leiston area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,550 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldeburgh & Leiston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£485,000
Flats9£162,000
Semi-Detached36£272,500
Terraced39£253,000

10 years median price trend in Aldeburgh & Leiston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldeburgh & Leiston.

All postcodes in Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP155LB

The Chippings

IP164WD

The Sanctuary

IP164QN

Leiston Road

IP164FB

Ash Tree Close

IP155EX

Park Road

IP164PG

Shellpit Cottages

IP155LF

Eagle Drive

IP171HP

Sandy Lane

IP155JB

Fairfield Mews

IP164SA

Church Road

IP164DU

Haylings Grove

IP164QA

Mill Lane

IP171RH

Stanhope Close

IP155LA

The Brambles

IP173LR

Fordley Road

IP164SP

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP164JB

Station Road

IP164ST

Friday's Orchard

IP164RW

Flash Corner

IP155ND

Saxmundham Road

IP155AS

High Street

IP171HY

Forge Close

IP155PS

Leiston Road

IP155QH

Mariners Way

IP164RJ

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP155PF

Brickfields

IP171QL

Church Common

IP173NA

Leiston Road

IP164FF

Oaks Court

IP173NH

The Causeway

IP171NX

Aldeburgh Road

IP164UY

Daisy Drive

IP164WR

Howard Drive

IP171TS

Gorse View

IP164BQ

Seaward Avenue

IP155JQ

Linden Road

IP164BW

Grimsey Road

IP164BS

Valley Gardens

IP171XW

Hawthorn Close

IP164PT

Aldeburgh Road

IP164AS

Valley Road

IP164HZ

Abbey Road

IP164JD

Master Lord Industrial Estate

IP155LD

The Greens

IP164SF

Church Road

IP164WY

Summerhill Green

IP155HB

Crespigny Road

IP171SJ

The Street

IP171PD

Aldeburgh Road

IP171PL

Donkey Lane

IP173JZ

Littlemoor Road

IP164UG

Poppy Way

IP164ED

Aldeburgh Road

IP171HZ

Grays Lane

IP164PQ

Admirals Walk

IP164NZ

Old Homes Road

IP164PP

Aldeburgh Road

IP171PU

Church Road

IP164UF

Benthills

IP155QG

The Plantation

IP164WW

Johnsons Way

IP164PS

Badger Wood Lane

IP164RL

Potters Street

IP164DF

Cross Street

IP155PN

Guthrums Meadow

IP164QL

Aldeburgh Road

IP164QS

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP155DL

Crespigny Road

IP164TJ

Saxmundham Road

IP155LJ

Parsons Field

IP171UU

Sloe Lane

IP155JR

Cherry Lane

IP155BX

Oakley Square

IP164HL

Church Road

IP171UH

Leiston Road

IP171RY

Farnham Road

IP164HX

Westward Ho

IP164QB

Mill Hill Estate

IP164LE

Andrew Close

IP155DS

Crag Path

IP164FA

Neave Place

IP164AH

Long Row

IP155LH

Somerville Lea

IP164EL

High Street

IP171PW

Low Road

IP164UB

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP155LP

Cable Lane

IP164XF

Platers Walk

IP164QR

The Fens

IP164BN

Arnhem Road

IP164EH

Lime Tree Avenue

IP164TU

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP164QP

Leiston Road

IP155PJ

Hazlewood

IP155PZ

Golf Lane

IP164LS

Red House Lane

IP171JY

Main Road

IP155LU

Northfield Court

IP155JZ

Silver Drive

IP164EP

Main Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.