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Leiston
City in Suffolk, United Kingdom
Overview
Leiston is a small, historic town in Suffolk known for its industrial past and proximity to the beautiful Suffolk Coast. With a welcoming community, charming local shops, and nearby nature reserves, Leiston is an ideal base for exploring the English countryside and coastline.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Suffolk
Population
5,750
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.21°, 1.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,150
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
16.3°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
23.0°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
727 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
6
Parks
8
Transport
81
Walk Score
81
Footways
161.0
Airport
ESH
Distance
32 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 39 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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