Area guide · East Suffolk

Living in Leiston

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

At a glance

Leiston is a village in East Suffolk, East of England with a population of 5,919. The average house price is £287,915 and the overall crime rate is 61.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Leiston ranks

Population

5,919

Avg House Price

£287,915

Crime Rate

61.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

238 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,350

Median Age

49.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Leiston's detached homes (£435,357) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£131,543).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Leiston prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£220,332 → £287,915).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£435,357	£372,500	28
Semi-Detached	£266,023	£250,000	43
Terraced	£234,446	£215,000	37
Flat	£131,543	£135,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Leiston is 61.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Alde Valley Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement
Leiston Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Leiston averages 238 Mbps — 138% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Leiston 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	5,919
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 Leiston?

The average house price in Leiston is £287,915 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Leiston is a flat, with an average price of £131,543.

Is Leiston a safe place to live?

Leiston has a recorded crime rate of 61.2 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 Leiston?

Leiston has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Leiston?

Average broadband download speeds in Leiston are around 238 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.4% of premises.

How big is Leiston?

Leiston is a settlement in East Suffolk with a population of approximately 5,919.

Most compared with

How does Leiston stack up against its neighbours?

Framlingham

Leiston

House price: £360,596 · £287,915
Crime rate: 61.1 · 61.2
Distance: 10.1 mi

Halesworth

Leiston

House price: £362,012 · £287,915
Crime rate: 61.1 · 61.2
Distance: 10.1 mi

Leiston

Rendlesham

House price: £287,915 · £282,210
Crime rate: 61.2 · 61.5
Distance: 8.6 mi

Leiston

Saxmundham

House price: £287,915 · £399,426
Crime rate: 61.2 · 60.7
Distance: 3.8 mi

Leiston

Woodbridge

House price: £287,915 · £446,104
Crime rate: 61.2 · 67.5
Distance: 13.6 mi

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

Leiston

House price: £585,382 · £287,915
Crime rate: 52.1 · 61.2
Distance: 92.4 mi

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