Our Data Sources
Long Drift, Leiston has 31 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in October 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For Long Drift, Leiston, we estimate a market value of £594,646 and a rental value of £1,787 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £526,686 and £1,582 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for Long Drift, Leiston as measuring 698 m2.
That makes it the 2nd largest plot in the postcode, where 6 of the 11 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
Long Drift, Leiston has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Jun 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has some double glazing. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (lpg).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of Long Drift, Leiston completed on 11th October 2017 at £560,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 7.1% over the period since October 2017.
- Sold Oct 2017£560,000
- Sold Sep 2007£425,000
- Sold Nov 2000£140,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 23 properties similar to Long Drift, Leiston have sold within a radius of 3.6 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 28th July 2025, was 1, Clematis Close, Saxmundham, IP17 3BN, a freehold house which sold for £635,000.
Read more about house prices in IP16.
- Sold Jul 2025£635,000 | 4 Bed House1, Clematis Close, Saxmundham, IP17 3BN1, Clematis Close, Saxmundham, IP17 3BN
- Sold Mar 2025£625,000 | 4 Bed HouseSedge House, Leiston, IP16 4SGSedge House, Leiston, IP16 4SG
- Sold Mar 2025£760,000 | 4 Bed House6, Studio Close, Saxmundham, IP17 3BJ6, Studio Close, Saxmundham, IP17 3BJ
- Sold Feb 2023£505,000 | 4 Bed House1, Minsmere Rise, Saxmundham, IP17 3PA1, Minsmere Rise, Saxmundham, IP17 3PA
- Sold Nov 2022£600,000 | 4 Bed HouseSeaview, Blythburgh Road, Saxmundham, IP17 3ASSeaview, Blythburgh Road, Saxmundham, IP17 3AS
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £431,821, ranging from £250,364 to £537,577.
- Drift End Cottage
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £378,454
- 15 School Cottages Leiston
4 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £532,324
- Rose Cottage
4 Bed House | 38 m | Est. Value: £497,249
- 17 School Cottages Leiston
3 Bed House | 55 m | Est. Value: £401,267
- Bridge Cottage
4 Bed House | 85 m | Est. Value: £499,379
Location Comparison
Of the 46 addresses on Eastbridge, Leiston, IP16, Long Drift, Leiston comes out as the 5th largest and the 3rd most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £184k more expensive than the average property across the IP16 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Middleton Community Primary School2.8 km away
- Leiston Primary School3.7 km away
- Coldfair Green Community Primary School5.6 km away
- Alde Valley Academy3.9 km away
- Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form17.9 km away
- Stradbroke High School23.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Darsham|6.0 km away
- Saxmundham|7.3 km away
- Halesworth|13.4 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.












