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Aldeburgh, Suffolk

East of England · Population 3,369 · 3.2 sq miles

Avg House Price
£498,000
Schools Rated Good+
100%
Crime vs National
Well below average
Avg Broadband
54 Mbps
Nearest GP
0.3 miles

Aldeburgh is one of the most culturally distinguished small towns on the English coast — a beautiful Suffolk fishing town internationally famous as the home of composer Benjamin Britten and the Aldeburgh Festival, one of the world's great classical music festivals. The town's shingle beach is lined with wooden fishing huts still selling fresh fish, and the Aldeburgh fish and chips are considered among the finest in England.


The 16th-century Moot Hall, now almost on the beach due to centuries of coastal erosion, is one of the most photographed buildings in Suffolk. The surrounding Suffolk Heritage Coast offers outstanding walking — the shingle spit of Orford Ness and the RSPB reserve at Minsmere are both within easy reach.

Data last updated: June 2026 · Sources: ONS, Land Registry, Ofsted, Police.uk, Ofcom, NHS Digital
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Housing & Property Prices

HM Land Registry
Average Price
£498,000
All property types
Detached
£722,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£445,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£362,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£248,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.8%
vs previous year
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Schools & Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted
Outstanding
1
schools
Good
2
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
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Crime Statistics

Police.uk
Crime Rate
18
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Anti-social behaviour
28
Violence & sexual
22
Burglary
8
Vehicle crime
10
Shoplifting
6
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Broadband & Connectivity

Ofcom
Average Download
54 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
84%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
38%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
20%
premises
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Health & NHS Access

NHS Digital
Nearest GP Surgery
Aldeburgh Surgery
0.3 miles away
NHS Trust
East Suffolk & North Essex NHS FT
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Ipswich Hospital
24.8 miles
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Environment & Green Space

DEFRA / ONS
Air Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
54%
of local area
Flood Risk
Medium
Environment Agency
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Transport & Connectivity

DfT / National Rail
Nearest Station
Saxmundham Railway Station
6.4 miles
To London
2h 10m
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A12
6.4 miles
Nearest Airport
Stansted Airport
68 miles
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Aldeburgh at a Glance — Area Scorecard

TownData.co.uk
Overall
9.0
Excellent
Family Life
8.0
Very Good
Schools
9.0
Excellent
Transport
5.0
Average
Nightlife
5.0
Average
Value for Money
5.0
Average
Safety
9.0
Excellent
Green Space
8.0
Very Good

Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.

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Who is Aldeburgh Good For?

TownData.co.uk
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Families
✅ Great for families
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Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
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Students
❌ Limited student life
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Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
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Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
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First-Time Buyers
❌ High house prices
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Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
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Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
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Things to Do & Local Attractions

VisitBritain
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    Aldeburgh Festival & Snape Maltings
    One of the world's great classical music festivals, founded by Benjamin Britten in 1948. The Snape Maltings concert hall is one of Britain's finest music venues.
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    Aldeburgh Beach & Fish Huts
    The shingle beach lined with wooden fishing huts selling fresh fish, crab and lobster. The Aldeburgh Fish and Chip Shop is nationally celebrated — queues form long before opening.
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    Moot Hall
    A 16th-century half-timbered guildhall stranded almost on the beach by centuries of coastal erosion — one of the most atmospheric buildings in Suffolk.
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    Orford Ness (NT)
    Europe's largest vegetated shingle spit — accessible only by National Trust ferry from Orford. Cold War ruins, extraordinary wildlife and a uniquely desolate, beautiful landscape.
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    RSPB Minsmere
    One of England's most celebrated bird reserves — bitterns, avocets, marsh harriers and up to 100 species on a single spring day. 8 miles north of Aldeburgh.
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Nearby Towns & Villages

ONS / Ordnance Survey
Saxmundham
6.4 miles north-west
Leiston
4.8 miles north
Orford
8.4 miles south
Snape
4.4 miles west
Framlingham
12.4 miles west
Woodbridge
18.4 miles south-west
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Weather & Climate

Met Office
Jan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
580mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1720 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 20°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 2°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aldeburgh a nice place to live?
Aldeburgh is a settlement in Suffolk. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £498,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Aldeburgh?
The average house price in Aldeburgh is £498,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Aldeburgh safe to live in?
Aldeburgh's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Aldeburgh?
100% of schools in Aldeburgh are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Aldeburgh?
Average broadband download speeds in Aldeburgh are 54 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.

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