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

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Leiston

C+

Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

C

Transport

B

Schools

Council	East Suffolk
Crime Rate	✓average

Is Leiston right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Leiston 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. Leiston boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

Crime hotspots

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Nearby Places

Aldringham

village

1.4 km away

Coldfair Green

village

1.8 km away

Knodishall

village

1.9 km away

Friston

village

4.0 km away

Thorpeness

village

4.0 km away

Sternfield

village

5.4 km away

Aldringham

village

1.4 km away

Coldfair Green

village

1.8 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Ample

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

2 Schools

Requires Improvement

1 Schools

Leiston Primary School

Good

Coldfair Green Community Primary School

Good

Middleton Community Primary School

Good

Alde Valley Academy

Requires improvement

Compass Community School Aylward Park

Leiston House Prices

The average house price in Leiston is £307,429, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Leiston house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£307,429

Detached house prices

£548,214

Flats and maisonettes prices

£160,000

Semi-detached house prices

£261,286

Terraced house prices

£246,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leiston a nice place to live?

Leiston is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.

How safe is Leiston?

Leiston has a low crime rate of 59.5 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Urban Road, as reported by Suffolk Constabulary.

What are the best schools in Leiston?

Leiston has 3 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Leiston Primary School, Coldfair Green Community Primary School, Middleton Community Primary School.

What are the demographics of Leiston?

The majority of residents in Leiston identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.