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Kesgrave West & Rushmere

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About

Kesgrave West & Rushmere is a primarily residential area situated just northeast of Ipswich. The landscape is characterised by post-war housing estates and modern developments, interspersed with areas of woodland and open green space. The residential streets are quiet, with local amenities centred around convenience stores and community facilities serving the immediate neighbourhood.

The area is defined by the large Rushmere Heath, a significant area of common land with heathland, woods, and ponds. This provides a substantial natural recreation space for walking and dog walking directly within the community. Transport links are straightforward, with the main A1214 road connecting the area to Ipswich centre and the wider road network.

Area overview

On average Kesgrave West & Rushmere has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kesgrave West & Rushmere is £59,821 per year. There are 3 schools in Kesgrave West & Rushmere: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kesgrave West & Rushmere is home to around 9,325 people, with a population density of about 1,459.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kesgrave West & Rushmere Population
9,325
Population density
1,459.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.73(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.18(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.86(-67%)
Public order
2.14(-58%)
Other theft
1.82(-67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,392
90%
Other White
297
3.19%
Indian
93
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
73
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
60
0.64%
Total population: 9,324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,183
28.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,369
17.83%
No qualifications
1,312
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,189
15.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
818
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 7,676

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,920
48.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,207
30.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
480
12.03%
Other social rented
272
6.82%
Other forms of private rent
65
1.63%
Total households: 3,990

Property prices in Kesgrave West & Rushmere

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Kesgrave West & Rushmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kesgrave West & Rushmere in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kesgrave West & Rushmere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£417,500
Semi-Detached35£315,000
Terraced16£250,000
Flats10£197,500

10 years median price trend in Kesgrave West & Rushmere

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kesgrave West & Rushmere.

All postcodes in Kesgrave West & Rushmere

IP51EB

Birchwood Drive

IP51NG

Glanville Place

IP51HP

Quebec Drive

IP51HB

Laurel Avenue

IP51AW

Malvern Close

IP51JW

Penzance Road

IP52HB

Spalding Lane

IP51JY

St Austell Close

IP52DQ

Baird Grove

IP52NU

Main Road

IP51HF

Edmonton Close

IP51NF

Glanville Place

IP52NX

Main Road

IP51NE

Glanville Place

IP51ER

Montana Road

IP45RG

Playford Road

IP51DR

Lamberts Lane

IP51AJ

Elm Road

IP45TL

Foxhall Road

IP51BW

The Backs

IP51DL

St Andrew's Church Close

IP51JR

Roy Close

IP52YD

Moorfield Close

IP51AX

Bodmin Close

IP51EA

The Limes

IP51AP

Beech Road

IP52GN

Pinetree Close

IP51LE

Penzance Road

IP51AZ

Blackdown Avenue

IP51DJ

St Andrews Church Close

IP52HU

Grange View

IP51BH

Woodbridge Road

IP52FA

Wright Lane

IP52DE

Halls Drift

IP51AT

Mendip Drive

IP51BD

Eaton Place

IP51AF

Main Road

IP51AN

Beech Road

IP52DP

Bartrum Lane

IP52FW

Sheppards Way

IP52GL

Yewtree Grove

IP51DN

Holly Lane

IP52GR

Dickinson Terrace

IP52HL

Kays Close

IP52YN

Cranwell Grove

IP51BF

Beech Gardens

IP52HF

The Garrards

IP51AE

Glanville Place

IP51JB

Trinity Close

IP51HA

Cedar Avenue

IP51EX

Oregon Road

IP52DN

Llewellyn Drift

IP52XU

Wainwright Way

IP51HS

Alberta Close

IP51AG

Main Road

IP51HQ

St Lawrence Way

IP51EF

Edmonton Road

IP52FG

Reeve Gardens

IP51AR

Beech Road

IP51HW

Mackenzie Drive

IP52HH

Ogden Grove

IP51HN

Mackenzie Drive

IP52WH

The Lloyds

IP51AS

Quantock Close

IP52DS

Wilkinson Drive

IP51EP

Carlton Road

IP51EU

Oregon Road

IP52FR

Banyard Close

IP51HL

St Lawrence Way

IP52GH

Adams Place

IP51JQ

Bell Lane

IP52QS

Ashdale Gardens

IP51BY

Laburnum Gardens

IP52FT

Windiate Court

IP51EG

Edmonton Road

IP52ET

Ropes Drive

IP51ED

Chestnut Close

IP51LU

Penzance Road

IP51DS

Lamberts Lane

IP52FZ

Ferguson Way

IP51LX

Falmouth Close

IP51LN

Bude Close

IP51NN

Church Close

IP51LW

Padstow Road

IP51BS

Doctor Watsons Lane

IP51HR

Quebec Drive

IP51DT

Tuddenham Lane

IP51EH

Orchard Grove

IP51LP

St Michaels Close

IP52EZ

Hares Close

IP51JS

Penzance Road

IP51NL

The Walk

IP52NS

Main Road

IP51JD

Trinity Close

IP52PB

Main Road

IP51NH

Heath View

IP51NQ

Glanville Place

IP51HX

Holly Road

IP52AB

Ropes Drive

IP52YE

Scopes Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.