Framlingham vs Leiston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Leiston is about 25% cheaper on average. Framlingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Framlingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Framlingham
£360,596
Leiston
£287,915
Crime Rate
Framlingham
61.1
Leiston
61.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Framlingham
100.0%
Leiston
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Framlingham
240.4
Leiston
237.5
EPC Rating
Framlingham
70
Leiston
69.2
Median Income
Framlingham
£29,682
Leiston
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Leiston is £287,915, which is 25% less than Framlingham at £360,596. The most affordable entry point in Framlingham is a flat at £197,125, while in Leiston it is a flat at £131,543.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Framlingham (£197,125 vs £131,543).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leiston prices grew faster — 31% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Framlingham (61.1 per 1,000) compared to Leiston (61.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Framlingham is violent-crime, while in Leiston it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFramlingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Leiston. Framlingham has 2 schools in total, while Leiston has 2.
Framlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leiston School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Framlingham | Leiston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Framlingham offers faster average downloads at 240.4 Mbps, compared to 237.5 Mbps in Leiston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Framlingham and 92.4% in Leiston. Gigabit availability stands at 40.4% in Framlingham and 38.5% in Leiston.
Framlingham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (240 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Framlingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Leiston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Framlingham and £1,314 in Leiston. 60.8% of homes in Framlingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Leiston.
Framlingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,681.5 in Framlingham and £29,350 in Leiston. The median age is 48.8 in Framlingham and 49.6 in Leiston. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Framlingham and 51.5% in Leiston. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Framlingham versus 68.9% in Leiston.
| Indicator | Framlingham | Leiston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 5,919 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 27.6% |
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