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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 62 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
62
Deprivation level
7/10
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
25.7(-17%)
Shoplifting
22.87(+222%)
Other theft
12.26(+121%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.14(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.6(-43%)
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%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 in Kessingland area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £561,200.

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
Detached8£275,000
Flats2£100,000
Semi-Detached22£227,500
Terraced44£184,500

10 years median price trend in Kessingland

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

All postcodes in Kessingland

NR337UQ

Dowson Drive

NR337NU

Rider Haggard Lane

NR337RT

Marsh Lane

NR337RZ

Coastal Cottages

NR337PS

Clare Road

NR337RU

Coopers Drive

NR337RG

Seaview Chalet Park

NR337SX

Sanctuary Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.