Leiston vs Woodbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Leiston is about 35% cheaper on average. Leiston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Woodbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Leiston
£287,915
Woodbridge
£446,104
Crime Rate
Leiston
61.2
Woodbridge
67.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Leiston
50.0%
Woodbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Leiston
237.5
Woodbridge
227.6
EPC Rating
Leiston
69.2
Woodbridge
69.2
Median Income
Leiston
£29,350
Woodbridge
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Leiston more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £287,915 versus £446,104 in Woodbridge. The most affordable entry point in Leiston is a flat at £131,543, while in Woodbridge it is a flat at £188,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Woodbridge (£188,489 vs £131,543).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leiston prices grew faster — 31% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 61.2 offences per 1,000 people, Leiston is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Woodbridge's 67.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Leiston is violent-crime, while in Woodbridge 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Woodbridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Leiston.
Leiston School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Leiston | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Leiston enjoy 237.5 Mbps on average, while Woodbridge lags behind at 227.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Leiston and 90.1% in Woodbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 38.5% in Leiston and 36.6% in Woodbridge.
Leiston is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (238 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Leiston is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Woodbridge's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Leiston and £1,314 in Woodbridge. 60.6% of homes in Leiston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Woodbridge.
Leiston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Leiston has a population of 5,919 while Woodbridge has 10,527. Median household income is £29,350 in Leiston and £29,350 in Woodbridge. The median age is 49.6 in Leiston and 49.6 in Woodbridge. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Leiston and 51.5% in Woodbridge.
| Indicator | Leiston | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,919 | 10,527 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,350 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 27.6% |
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