Most expensive towns to buy a home in Suffolk revealed

Using the most recent available Land Registry data, estate agent Savills compiled an average sale price for towns in the county.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, seaside towns are high on the list.

Southwold tops the list with an average house price of £714,997 up from £667,904 in 2021. 

The data used for the statistics has been taken over the last five years up to the end of 2024. 

The full list can be seen below:

Peter Ogilvie, head of residential sales at Savills in Suffolk, said: “The figures are averages and they should be taken as such – but in general I don’t think they will come as much of a shock.

"All of the towns share common characteristics, with a fine selection of high quality family homes, access to lots of amenities, good transport links and within the catchment area of some excellent schools."

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Speaking of Southwold and Aldeburgh Mr Ogilvie said it was "no surprise" to see the two coastal towns at the top of the list. 

Aldeburgh was the second most expensive town in Suffolk (Image: Newsquest)

He added: "Prices have certainly softened since the height of a few years ago following the pandemic – and more recent changes to taxation, interest rates and higher inflation have led to less activity for second homes – but they’re still very much in demand for people who want to make it their permanent residence, particularly when properties are sensibly priced.

"Moving down the list, Woodbridge, Clare, Framlingham and Hadleigh are four lovely market towns that command a lot of interest among buyers.  The quality of housing is very good, there’s a nice selection of shops and restaurants, you’re close to some highly regarded schools and – for those who need a regular commute – you’re also near to towns with a direct rail service into London."

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Clare was also included on the list (Image: Newsquest)

Mr Ogilvie said Kesgrave is a good location for larger families and those with young children. 

He also highlighted the schools in the area and the access to the Suffolk coast and the larger town of Ipswich. 

Speaking of Bury St Edmunds, Mr Ogilvie said: "Bury St Edmunds is a town that just keeps getting better and better. It has a lovely feel, with a fine selection of shops and restaurants and the schools and connectivity into Cambridge and London is also very good.

The Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds (Image: Newsquest)

"Eye meanwhile is a popular choice for those wanting a semi-rural location in Mid Suffolk, with lots of surrounding countryside and not too far from Diss, which again has direct rail services into London.

"Felixstowe is increasingly on buyers’ radar as relatively more affordable when compared to other places along the coast – yet still with a lovely beach, plenty of things to do and access into Ipswich.”