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Kesgrave East & Martlesham

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About

Kesgrave East & Martlesham is a suburban area located just northeast of Ipswich in East Suffolk. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments, local amenities, and green spaces. Kesgrave is known for its community facilities, including schools, sports clubs, and a large Tesco superstore, while Martlesham is home to the Adastral Park business park, a hub for technology and innovation. The nearby A12 provides easy access to Ipswich and the Suffolk coast.

The area features several parks and walking trails, such as Kesgrave War Memorial Park and Martlesham Creek, offering outdoor recreation. Public transport links include regular bus services to Ipswich, and the nearby railway station at Westerfield provides connections to London and Norwich. The mix of residential convenience and proximity to employment hubs makes Kesgrave East & Martlesham a practical location for families and professionals.

Area overview

On average Kesgrave East & Martlesham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kesgrave East & Martlesham is £51,300 per year. There are 5 schools in Kesgrave East & Martlesham: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kesgrave East & Martlesham Population
13,090
Population density
439.1 per km²

Demographics

British
11,670
89.15%
Other White
382
2.92%
Indian
228
1.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
99
0.76%
African
94
0.72%
Total population: 13,090

Housing

Owns outright
2,436
44.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,776
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
873
15.98%
Other social rented
223
4.08%
Other forms of private rent
86
1.57%
Total households: 5,464

Property prices in Kesgrave East & Martlesham

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Kesgrave East & Martlesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached83£425,000
Flats20£257,475
Semi-Detached41£315,000
Terraced24£278,998

10 years price trend in Kesgrave East & Martlesham

All postcodes in Kesgrave East & Martlesham

IP52EW

Castle Gardens

IP52PW

Gifford Close

IP52XL

Booth Lane

IP52XZ

Kesgrave East & Martlesham

IP53QN

Main Road

IP53SP

Valiant Road

IP124NT

Ipswich Road

IP124QL

Cliff Road

IP52BJ

Stammers Place

IP52BR

Ropes Drive

IP52XF

Battles Lane

IP52XX

Fletchers Lane

IP53QY

Main Road

IP53UE

Heather Close

IP53UF

Heathfield Mews

IP53UG

Squires Lane

IP100BW

Chapel Road

IP124RB

Ipswich Road

IP124RS

School Lane

IP53QA

Beardmore Park

IP52DJ

Tremlett Lane

IP52QG

Dobbs Drift

IP52XN

Howards Way

IP53QR

Deben Avenue

IP53QX

Main Road

IP53RP

Roma Avenue

IP53SR

Valiant Road

IP53UZ

The Grove

IP124NW

Watermill Road

IP124PS

Newbourne Road

IP124RA

Brock Lane

IP124SE

Main Road

IP52FX

Curtis Way

IP52HR

Hartree Way

IP52QN

Hall Road

IP52QQ

Kesgrave East & Martlesham

IP52XE

Gowers Close

IP52YR

Saint Isidores

IP52YZ

Randall Close

IP53QL

The Avenue

IP53SY

Eagle Way

IP53TU

Mayfields

IP53TX

Anson Road

IP54AF

Kesgrave East & Martlesham
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.