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Area guide · East Suffolk

Living in Felixstowe

A snapshot of life in Felixstowe, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Felixstowe is a town in East Suffolk, East of England with a population of 24,218. The average house price is £332,094 and the overall crime rate is 61.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Felixstowe ranks

Population

24,218

Avg House Price

£332,094

Crime Rate

61.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

85.7%

Avg Download Speed

395 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,350

Median Age

49.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Felixstowe's detached homes (£446,569) command roughly 2.0× the price of a flat (£221,020).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Felixstowe prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£258,895 → £332,094).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£446,569£398,750134
Semi-Detached£291,628£280,000124
Terraced£250,550£242,50095
Flat£221,020£173,00072

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Felixstowe is 61.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Felixstowe: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools7
Primary6
Secondary1
% Top two bands85.7%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Colneis Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Fairfield Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Felix Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Felixstowe SchoolSecondaryGood
Grange Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Kingsfleet Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Langer Primary AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Felixstowe averages 395 Mbps — 295% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Felixstowe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.2
% Rated C or Above60.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,314

Demographics & Economy

Population24,218
Median Age49.6
Median Household Income£29,350
Employment Rate51.5%
Owner Occupied68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified27.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Felixstowe?
The average house price in Felixstowe is £332,094 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Felixstowe?
The most affordable entry point in Felixstowe is a flat, with an average price of £221,020.
Is Felixstowe a safe place to live?
Felixstowe has a recorded crime rate of 61.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Felixstowe?
Felixstowe has 7 schools in total, with 85.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Felixstowe?
Average broadband download speeds in Felixstowe are around 395 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.6% of premises.
How big is Felixstowe?
Felixstowe is a settlement in East Suffolk with a population of approximately 24,218.

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