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Saxmundham

4,778 people · median £308,000 · East Suffolk

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East Suffolk Council · Green / Liberal Democrat / Independent coalition   29/55 seats · 53% · OCD 2026
81/100
Excellent
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£308k
median price
+16.8%
5-year growth
83%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£308k
median sold price
7.8 yrs
of local pay to buy
+16.8%
5-year change
£230k
typical terraced
22
rail stations
83%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
0
grammar schools
114
schools total
5.9
NO₂ · WHO 10
1.1%
in a flood zone
591
green spaces
6.6
PM2.5 · WHO 5
700
eat & drink
174
shops
84%
gigabit
50
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend +16.8%

£210k£243k£277k£310k20142025£300,000
£235,000 in 2014 → £300,000 in 2025 · 178 sales in 12 months
In East Suffolk:
17th cheapest of 24 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Saxmundham in Suffolk has a population of 4,778, with a median age of 43.4 years. The housing market shows a median price of £308,000, with 178 sales in the 12 months to May 2026.

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Detached homes dominate sales at 88 transactions with a median of £358,500, while terraced properties median £230,000. Owner-occupation accounts for 59.3 percent of households. Deprivation indicators place about 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England as more deprived; the area shows particular strength in living environment conditions. Education attainment is mixed: 28.2 percent of residents aged 16 and over hold Level 4 qualifications or above, though 18.2 percent have no qualifications. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide levels rated low and particulate matter moderate. Flood risk is minimal at 1.1 percent of the area. Broadband coverage is strong, with 84.0 percent gigabit-capable and 96.8 percent superfast access. The area contains 50 listed buildings and one conservation area. Council tax for band D is £2,233.98 annually.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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