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Leiston & Aldeburgh

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About

Leiston and Aldeburgh are neighbouring coastal towns on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The area is characterised by a mix of shingle beach, marshland, and heath. Leiston, slightly inland, has a historic town centre and is home to the long-standing engineering works. Aldeburgh sits directly on the North Sea, with a prominent shingle bank and a working fishing beach where boats are pulled up onto the shore.

The landscape is dominated by the vast, protected wetlands of the RSPB Minsmere reserve to the south. This internationally important site for birdlife contrasts with the cultural focus provided by the Snape Maltings concert hall complex a few miles inland. The area maintains a quiet, understated character, with architecture ranging from Victorian villas to traditional flint cottages.

Area overview

On average Leiston & Aldeburgh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leiston & Aldeburgh is £46,095 per year. There are 5 schools in Leiston & Aldeburgh: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Leiston & Aldeburgh is home to around 8,106 people, with a population density of about 232.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leiston & Aldeburgh Population
8,106
Population density
232.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.04(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.55(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.07(-65%)
Other theft
3.33(-39%)
Shoplifting
3.21(-53%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,488
92.39%
Other White
290
3.58%
Chinese
40
0.49%
Irish
39
0.48%
Other
38
0.47%
Total population: 8,105

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,894
27.17%
No qualifications
1,466
21.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,079
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,041
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
815
11.69%
Total 16+ residents: 6,972

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,800
45.65%
Owns with a mortgage
676
17.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
633
16.05%
Other social rented
606
15.37%
Other forms of private rent
113
2.87%
Total households: 3,943

Property prices in Leiston & Aldeburgh

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 in Leiston & Aldeburgh 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 Leiston & Aldeburgh 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 Leiston & Aldeburgh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£555,000
Flats9£162,000
Semi-Detached29£265,000
Terraced32£235,000

10 years median price trend in Leiston & Aldeburgh

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

All postcodes in Leiston & Aldeburgh

IP164GU

Station Road

IP155FA

Britten Close

IP164BB

Seaward Avenue

IP164GL

Gipsy Lane

IP164QZ

Aldringham Park

IP164LE

Andrew Close

IP164AR

Valley Road

IP164JR

King Georges Avenue

IP164ES

Main Street

IP164WJ

Snowden Gardens

IP155JE

Saxmundham Road

IP164NY

The Headlands

IP164QJ

Aldeburgh Road

IP155HH

The Terrace

IP164PR

Aldeburgh Road

IP155JB

Fairfield Mews

IP164AB

Sizewell Road

IP155JZ

Silver Drive

IP164PQ

Admirals Walk

IP155BU

Brudenell Street

IP155BE

Wentworth Road

IP155DS

Crag Path

IP164AS

Valley Road

IP164EN

Mafeking Place

IP155LX

Cundys Marsh

IP155PP

Leiston Road

IP155LA

The Brambles

IP164LU

The Follies

IP164BF

Dolphin Close

IP155QH

Mariners Way

IP164WD

The Sanctuary

IP164AG

Urban Road

IP164LS

Red House Lane

IP164PF

Beacon Hill Lane

IP155PG

Saxmundham Road

IP164LZ

Pilgrims Way

IP155LE

The Fairway

IP164WF

Hodgson Avenue

IP164FD

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP164LP

Charles Adams Close

IP155JP

Fairfield Road

IP155AP

West Lane

IP164PZ

Mill Hill

IP155HA

Crespigny Road

IP164TE

Abbey Lane

IP155PT

Leiston Road

IP164FY

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP171PG

Hazelwood Street

IP155AH

Neptune Alley

IP155EF

Victoria Road

IP164PY

Aldringham Lane

IP155HW

Crescent Road

IP164UW

Lover's Lane

IP164NN

The Haven

IP164JB

Station Road

IP164PS

Badger Wood Lane

IP155BQ

St Pauls Close

IP164FH

Station Road

IP164RE

Abbey Road

IP155AA

High Street

IP164XF

Platers Walk

IP155PJ

Hazlewood

IP164HP

St Margarets Crescent

IP155ED

Victoria Road

IP155JG

Springfield Road

IP164HW

Waterloo Avenue

IP164UZ

The Gables

IP164AJ

Valley Road

IP164BG

Seaward Avenue

IP155DR

Coastguards Court

IP164PL

Old Homes Road

IP164LJ

Quakers Way

IP155ET

Park Road

IP164LD

Hancocks Close

IP164PU

Aldeburgh Road

IP164WT

Saxmundham Road

IP164WR

Howard Drive

IP171UH

Leiston Road

IP164RG

Abbey Road

IP164QL

Aldeburgh Road

IP164TX

Aldeburgh & Leiston

IP164QT

Church Lane

IP164HB

Station Road

IP164JH

King George's Avenue

IP164BH

Sylvester Road

IP164NR

Aldeburgh Road

IP164LA

Red House Lane

IP164FA

Neave Place

IP155EU

Park Road

IP155LR

Acheson Way

IP155PA

Saxmundham Road

IP155BX

Oakley Square

IP164NT

The Haven

IP164DG

Cross Street

IP164QR

The Fens

IP155AR

High Street

IP164WX

Coxwells Square

IP155QF

North Warren

IP164QW

Leiston Road

IP164RQ

Sandy Lane

Data Sources

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