# Leiston Property Market Summary
Leiston, a Suffolk coastal town, presents an interesting property market with an overall average price of £189,187 across 2,376 properties. The market has experienced notable volatility in recent years, with average prices peaking dramatically at £361,642 in 2020 before moderating. Recent years show prices settling in the £260,000-£280,000 range, with 2024 averaging £277,605 across 132 sales. This suggests a market finding its level after the pandemic-era surge, though prices remain considerably higher than the 2017-2018 period when averages sat between £220,000-£260,000.
The area has seen robust transaction volumes, particularly in 2021 when 306 sales were recorded, indicating strong market activity during the post-lockdown period. Leiston benefits from its proximity to the Suffolk Heritage Coast and offers relatively affordable coastal living compared to many UK seaside locations. The town's property market appears to attract a mix of local buyers and those seeking more accessible coastal homes, with the market demonstrating resilience despite price fluctuations. The current trajectory suggests stabilisation around the mid-£200,000s to high-£200,000s mark for average property values.
Location: Leiston, Suffolk
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*Data reflects residential property sales. Recent months may show volatility due to smaller sample sizes.*
The average house price in Leiston, Suffolk is £189,187. Prices range from £600 to £4,478,214.
There are 2,376 properties in Leiston with 2,852 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in Leiston is £147,500, compared to an average of £189,187.
Leiston has 764 detached properties, 694 semi-detached properties, 658 terraced properties, 177 flat / maisonette properties.
Average house prices in Leiston have risen by 161.8% from £50,602 in 1995 to £132,500 in 2026.
The most popular streets in Leiston by number of properties include Carr Avenue, Aldeburgh Road, Haylings Road, King Georges Avenue, High Street.
Leiston is located in Suffolk, in the Suffolk Coastal district.