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£3,000 rents cause fears for people living near Sizewell

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Some family homes in Leiston , Suffolk , are being advertised for more than 3,000 a month.

The development of Sizewell C is under way and predicted to conclude by 2031 .

It will require a workforce of 7,900 people, with two thirds moving from outside the area.

Leiston is three miles ( 5km ) from the power station and has traditionally been seen as more affordable place to live.

79.1% of people in East Suffolk are in paid work or have a job.

Average weekly wage equates to a 29,596 salary for someone who works 49 weeks in a year .

Sizewell C , which is partly funded by EDF , will support 70,000 jobs and provide energy for six million homes for 60 years .