Property Data OutlookEast Suffolk
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for East Suffolk
Key indicators for buyers
The East Suffolk market looks favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 9.7x in 2021 to 7.8x today. Rising rents (£829/mo, +6.3%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in East Suffolk costs 7.8x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 9.7x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in East Suffolk is £829, up 6.3% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average East Suffolk price of £283,208 with a 25% deposit (£71k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,118 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,118) are £289 more than renting (£829). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £71k — it would take around 15 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
CAROUSEL, TURNPIKE LANE, MELTON IP12 1NJ | Detached | £742,000 | 28 Jan 2026 |
74, PARK ROAD NR32 1SP | Terraced | £260,000 | 28 Jan 2026 |
1, THE DRIVE, REYDON IP18 6PN | Detached | £325,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
22C, LANCASTER DRIVE, MARTLESHAM HEATH IP5 3TJ | Flat/Maisonette | £160,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
62, HALL FARM ROAD, MELTON IP12 1RW | Semi-detached | £315,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
WOODSIDE, WESTLETON ROAD, YOXFORD IP17 3LD | Detached | £300,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
29, LORNE PARK ROAD NR33 0RD | Semi-detached |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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