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Leiston, United Kingdom
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Leiston is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 6,495. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Leiston
Leiston is a town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. It is close to Saxmundham and Aldeburgh, 21 miles (34Â km) north-east of Ipswich and 90 miles (145Â km) north-east of London. The town had a population of 5,508 at the 2011 Census.
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| Population | 6,495 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2061°, 1.5776° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.5 inches (572 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,727 |
| Median Age | 49.7 years |
About Leiston
Leiston is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 6,495. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Leiston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Leiston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,727 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,727 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $899 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 591 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $365,261 |
| 30% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,168 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Housing Units | 2,598 |
Property Tax
Climate in Leiston
Leiston has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.4°C), the coldest is Feb (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 719.8 sq mi (1,864.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2061°N, 1.5776°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 131 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 125 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Leiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 44.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Total Area | 719.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 55.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Work from Home | 26.1% |
Schools in Leiston
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leiston Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alde Valley Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Summerhill School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Leiston
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Boy Radio | punk, reggae | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Big L 1 | 80's, hits 70's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hardrock Hell | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Colchester | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Park Radio | community, diss | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| East Point Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Norfolk 102.4 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Norwich | classical, comedy | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Future Radio | alternative, community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Amber Radio (Norwich)128k AAC | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Leiston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Cory Museum | ||||
| Bawdsey Transmitter Block Radar Museum | ||||
| Beccles and District Museum | ||||
| Bentwaters Cold War Museum | ||||
| Dunwich Museum | ||||
| East Anglia Transport Museum | ||||
| Halesworth Airfield Museum | ||||
| Halesworth Museum | ||||
| Holton Windmill | ||||
| Laxfield Museum | ||||
| Long Shop Museum | ||||
| Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum | ||||
| Orford Museum | ||||
| Parham Airfield Museum | ||||
| Sailors' Reading Room | ||||
| Saxmundham Museum | ||||
| Southwold Museum | ||||
| Southwold Railway Trust | ||||
| Suffolk Punch Trust | ||||
| Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Leiston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bungay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Felixstowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Framlingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kessingland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leiston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saxmundham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Market Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Leiston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framlingham Market | |||||
| Great Eastern Square | |||||
| Kessingland Car Boot | |||||
| Old Print Works |
Hotels in Leiston
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Leiston
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Leiston
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Leiston
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Leiston
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Leiston
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Leiston
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Leiston
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Leiston
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Leiston
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Leiston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles Brew Co. | ||||
| Hektor's Brewery | ||||
| Hektor's Brewery | ||||
| Krafty Braumeister Brewery | ||||
| Stow Fen Brewery | ||||
| The Butley Brewhouse | ||||
| Trinity Ales Brewery | ||||
| Uffa Brewery |
Airports Near Leiston
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Airport | NWI | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Beccles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tile Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Church Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Foxburrow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Oakley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Great Yarmouth - North Denes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gunton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hinderclay Meadows Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Horsey Island Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ivy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kimberley Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knettishall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Haugh Hall Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little Snoring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Long Stratton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ludham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mendlesham Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Milden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Monewden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Morley Saint Botolph Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nayland Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Northrepps Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Norwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nut Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Buckenham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pond Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Priory Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Leiston
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Leiston Post Office | |
| Royal Mail Inquiry Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Leiston
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Knodishall Methodist Church | |
| Lady Chapel | |
| Leiston Baptist Church | |
| Leiston Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Leiston United Church | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Plymouth Brethren | |
| Quaker Meeting House | |
| Saint Andrew's Church | |
| Saint Lawrence | |
| Saint Margaret's | |
| Saint Mary the Virgin | |
| Saint Peter | |
| The Catholic Church of All Saints |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Leiston?
Leiston has a population of 6,495 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 719.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Leiston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,727, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,261 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Leiston?
Leiston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches.
How is the job market in Leiston?
Leiston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $899. There are 591 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Leiston?
The median home value in Leiston is $365,261. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.
How are the schools in Leiston?
27.6% of adults in Leiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Leiston?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Leiston is 2.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.9% Asian. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.