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Kessingland

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About

Kessingland ward encompasses the coastal village of Kessingland and its immediate surrounding area on the Suffolk coast. The settlement is effectively divided by the main road, with a historic lower village near the shore and a more residential upper section. The coastline here consists of a mix of sandy beach and low cliffs, with the beach backed by grassy dunes. The ward extends inland to include areas of farmland and the northern edges of the Benacre National Nature Reserve.

The local economy has traditional connections to fishing, though it is now more focused on tourism and residential living. A notable local feature is Africa Alive, a zoological park situated within the parish that focuses on African wildlife. The ward contains a mix of housing, from older cottages to newer developments, and includes the site of a former medieval manor. The River Hundred, a small watercourse, flows through the area towards the sea at Benacre Broad.

Area overview

On average Kessingland has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kessingland is £44,345 per year. There are 1 schools in Kessingland: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kessingland is home to around 4,242 people, with a population density of about 571.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kessingland Population
4,242
Population density
571.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.87(-15%)
Shoplifting
16.74(+145%)
Other theft
10.61(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.31(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-3%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,053
95.52%
Other White
66
1.56%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
21
0.49%
Irish
16
0.38%
White and Black African (mixed)
12
0.28%
Total population: 4,243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
955
25.8%
Level 4 qualifications or above
718
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
585
15.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
542
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
445
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 3,702

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,000
48.61%
Owns with a mortgage
459
22.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
225
10.94%
Other social rented
162
7.88%
Social rents from council
157
7.63%
Total households: 2,057

Property prices in Kessingland

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £212,250 in Kessingland area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kessingland 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 Kessingland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£331,000
Semi-Detached23£217,500
Terraced39£184,000

10 years median price trend in Kessingland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kessingland.

All postcodes in Kessingland

NR337QE

High Street

NR337TD

Birds Cottages

NR337QG

High Street

NR337SP

Kessingland

NR337RP

Green Lane

NR337QL

Field Lane

NR337SY

Market Place

NR337UL

Amber Drive

NR337AH

Marram Green

NR337QY

Wash Lane

NR337NZ

Kipling Close

NR337TN

Market Place Square

NR337TT

Lloyds Avenue

NR337SJ

Church Road

NR337SZ

Badgers Holt

NR337SB

Church Road

NR337RX

Poplar Terrace

NR337PH

Oaklands Terrace

NR337RD

Beaconsfield Road

NR337SN

Griffith Close

NR337SQ

Church Road

NR337TS

Lloyds Avenue

NR337UR

Ark Close

NR337RA

North Cliff

NR337SG

Church Road

NR337QU

Winston Close

NR337PD

Rider Haggard Lane

NR337PP

Hall Road

NR337SF

Church Road

NR337QZ

Wash Lane

NR337RH

Green Lane

NR337TX

Lloyds Avenue

NR337PQ

London Road

NR337RG

Seaview Chalet Park

NR337TJ

Church Road

NR337PR

Windsor Terrace

NR337PA

Strowgers Way

NR337SS

Chipperfield Road

NR337PT

St Edmunds Crescent

NR337PJ

London Road

NR337TR

Lloyds Avenue

NR337TZ

Smith Crescent

NR337UB

Glebe Road West

NR337UD

Manor Walk

NR337TE

Market Place

NR337TU

Lloyds Avenue

NR337SD

Alandale Drive

NR337SE

The Paddocks

NR337QA

Field Lane

NR337TH

Church Road

NR337PU

Francis Road

NR337PY

Field Lane

NR337QB

Field Lane

NR337QJ

Lowlands Close

NR337RQ

Seaview Chalet Park

NR337SA

Belvedere Drive

NR337TG

Whites Lane

NR337UP

Heritage Green

NR337QT

Mayfield Avenue

NR337QQ

High Street

NR337RW

Beach Road

NR337SR

Solomon Road

NR337NX

Bucknam Close

NR337PX

Northacre

NR337RT

Marsh Lane

NR337PW

London Road

NR337ST

Drury Close

NR337AJ

Roynon Close

NR337RS

High Path

NR337PS

Clare Road

NR337RU

Coopers Drive

NR337UJ

Heritage Close

NR337TQ

Church Road

NR337RB

Romany Lane

NR337UA

Turrell Drive

NR337PE

Damerson Went

NR337RY

Bethel Drive

NR337QX

Glebe Road East

NR337QH

Peregrine Way

NR337SW

Grice Close

NR337SU

Scotts Close

NR337NY

Fishermans Way

NR337UT

High Street

NR337UH

Ryeburn Close

NR337TA

Humber Cottages

NR337TP

Lloyds Avenue

NR337UQ

Dowson Drive

NR337RF

Kessingland

NR337PB

Durrants Close

NR337PN

London Road

NR337NU

Rider Haggard Lane

NR337QD

The Avenue

NR337UE

The Nordalls

NR337TF

Whites Lane

NR337RJ

Beaconsfield Place

NR337PZ

Field Lane

NR337TB

Market Place

NR337SL

White's Lane

NR337RZ

Coastal Cottages

NR337UG

Barber Close

Data Sources

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