Halesworth vs Leiston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Leiston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Halesworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Halesworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Halesworth
£362,012
Leiston
£287,915
Crime Rate
Halesworth
61.1
Leiston
61.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Halesworth
100.0%
Leiston
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Halesworth
274.4
Leiston
237.5
EPC Rating
Halesworth
70
Leiston
69.2
Median Income
Halesworth
£29,682
Leiston
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £287,915, Leiston undercuts Halesworth (£362,012) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Halesworth is a flat at £166,600, while in Leiston it is a flat at £131,543.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Halesworth (£166,600 vs £131,543).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesworth prices grew faster — 39% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHalesworth has a crime rate of 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Leiston at 61.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Halesworth 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Halesworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Leiston, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Halesworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Halesworth | Leiston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Halesworth averages 274.4 Mbps – ahead of Leiston's 237.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Halesworth and 92.4% in Leiston. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Halesworth and 38.5% in Leiston.
Halesworth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (274 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Halesworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Leiston averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Halesworth and £1,314 in Leiston. 60.8% of homes in Halesworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Leiston.
Halesworth 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 Halesworth and £29,350 in Leiston. The median age is 48.8 in Halesworth and 49.6 in Leiston. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Halesworth versus 68.9% in Leiston. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Halesworth and 51.5% in Leiston.
| Indicator | Halesworth | Leiston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,924 | 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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