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Friston - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Friston

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C+

Transport

B

Schools

Council	East Suffolk
Crime Rate	✓low
Demographics	🌻 Retirees

Is Friston right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Friston showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 1 locations. Friston boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Knodishall

village

2.1 km away

Sternfield

village

2.4 km away

Coldfair Green

village

2.4 km away

Snape

village

2.7 km away

Gromford

village

2.7 km away

Benhall Green

village

3.1 km away

Knodishall

village

2.1 km away

Sternfield

village

2.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Ample

Play Space

Play Space

Plentiful

Golf Course

Golf Course

Plentiful

Public Park

Public Park

Ample

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Saxmundham

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

3 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good

Saxmundham Primary School

Good

Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good

Leiston Primary School

Good

Coldfair Green Community Primary School

Good

Friston House Prices

The average house price in Friston is £310,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Friston house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Friston graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£310,000

Detached house prices

£411,500

Semi-detached house prices

£269,000

Terraced house prices

£245,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Friston a nice place to live?

Yes, Friston is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Suffolk. It particularly appeals to retirees.

How safe is Friston?

Friston has a very low crime rate of 32.2 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Friston?

Friston has 6 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Saxmundham Primary School, Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School.

What are the demographics of Friston?

The majority of residents in Friston identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (54%).