Area guide · East Suffolk

Living in Kessingland

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

At a glance

Kessingland is a village in East Suffolk, East of England with a population of 4,242. The average house price is £262,527 and the overall crime rate is 61.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Kessingland ranks

Population

4,242

Avg House Price

£262,527

Crime Rate

61.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

423 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,350

Median Age

49.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Kessingland's detached homes (£361,000) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£100,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Kessingland prices have risen 67% over the last 9 years (£157,381 → £262,527).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£361,000	£335,000	11
Semi-Detached	£238,302	£215,000	23
Terraced	£188,963	£181,000	45
Flat	£100,000	£100,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Kessingland is 61.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Kessingland averages 423 Mbps — 323% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	60.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,314

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,242
Median Age	49.6
Median Household Income	£29,350
Employment Rate	51.5%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Kessingland?

The average house price in Kessingland is £262,527 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Kessingland?

The most affordable entry point in Kessingland is a flat, with an average price of £100,000.

Is Kessingland a safe place to live?

Kessingland has a recorded crime rate of 61.3 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 Kessingland?

Kessingland has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Kessingland?

Average broadband download speeds in Kessingland are around 423 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.

How big is Kessingland?

Kessingland is a settlement in East Suffolk with a population of approximately 4,242.

Most compared with

How does Kessingland stack up against its neighbours?

Beccles

Kessingland

House price: £306,599 · £262,527
Crime rate: 73 · 61.3
Distance: 6.8 mi

Belton (Great Yarmouth)

Kessingland

House price: £275,669 · £262,527
Crime rate: 97.1 · 61.3
Distance: 10.5 mi

Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)

Kessingland

House price: £292,289 · £262,527
Crime rate: 97.1 · 61.3
Distance: 11.1 mi

Bungay

Kessingland

House price: £316,318 · £262,527
Crime rate: 61.1 · 61.3
Distance: 11.8 mi

Gorleston-on-Sea

Kessingland

House price: £224,990 · £262,527
Crime rate: 96.9 · 61.3
Distance: 10.6 mi

Great Yarmouth

Kessingland

House price: £226,223 · £262,527
Crime rate: 96.9 · 61.3
Distance: 13.1 mi

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