Affordability (price vs local earnings) in Suffolk
Suffolk’s 5 areas ranked — most affordable areas. Every figure from ONS house price to workplace-based earnings ratio (Tables 5a/5b/5c), 2025. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Affordability (price vs local earnings) (× earnings) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ipswich | 6.6× |
| 2 | West Suffolk | 7.7× |
| 3 | East Suffolk | 7.8× |
| 4 | Mid Suffolk | 8.0× |
| 5 | Babergh | 10.6× |
Source: ONS house price to workplace-based earnings ratio (Tables 5a/5b/5c) · 2025. Ranked lowest first.
Other Suffolk rankings
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