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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 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
27
Deprivation level
2/10
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
15.44(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.4(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.54(-69%)
Public order
1.82(-65%)
Other theft
1.5(-73%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Kesgrave West & Rushmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £786,500.

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
Detached53£420,000
Flats7£205,000
Semi-Detached29£293,000
Terraced16£252,750

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

IP52ES

Wilkinson Drive

IP51JH

Bell Lane

IP51DS

Lamberts Lane

IP51JD

Trinity Close

IP52FS

Knights Lane

IP52FU

Ropes Drive

IP51AU

Mendip Drive

IP51LJ

Padstow Road

IP51NE

Glanville Place

IP52HL

Kays Close

IP52WS

Wainwright Way

IP51AQ

Main Road

IP51HL

St Lawrence Way

IP51JR

Roy Close

IP51LB

Penryn Road

IP51LP

St Michaels Close

IP51LW

Padstow Road

IP52FG

Reeve Gardens

IP51AG

Main Road

IP51DQ

The Street

IP51LF

Newquay Close

IP52ET

Ropes Drive

IP52GN

Pinetree Close

IP52GP

Browns Grove

IP51HR

Quebec Drive

IP51NF

Glanville Place

IP52HD

Kinsey View

IP52HE

Catchpole Drive

IP52NU

Main Road

IP52XU

Wainwright Way

IP51AE

Glanville Place

IP52AD

Arkle Court

IP51BW

The Backs

IP43PG

Carlford & Fynn Valley

IP43PZ

Humber Doucy Lane

IP51JJ

Bell Lane

IP45RG

Playford Road

IP51AN

Beech Road

IP51HJ

St Lawrence Green

IP52QS

Ashdale Gardens

IP51AA

Main Road

IP51AD

Beech Grove

IP51AP

Beech Road

IP51DJ

St Andrews Church Close

IP51JF

Twelve Acre Approach

IP51JG

Bell Lane

IP52DP

Bartrum Lane

IP52QP

Main Road

IP51BT

Hazelnut Close

IP51EA

The Limes

IP51LE

Penzance Road

IP51LU

Penzance Road

IP51NL

The Walk

IP52GT

Dodson Vale

IP52YN

Cranwell Grove

IP45TL

Foxhall Road

IP51AL

Woodbridge Road

IP51EW

Cambridge Road

IP51BF

Beech Gardens

IP51LN

Bude Close

IP51NB

Bell Lane

IP52YD

Moorfield Close

IP51DY

Seven Cottages Lane

IP51LA

Penryn Road

IP51LS

St Ives Close

IP52HB

Spalding Lane

IP52FJ

Lummis Vale

IP52YJ

Wolton Road

IP51BD

Eaton Place

IP51EJ

Orchard Grove

IP51ER

Montana Road

IP52AB

Ropes Drive

IP52NT

Main Road

IP51DT

Tuddenham Lane

IP51HA

Cedar Avenue

IP51NQ

Glanville Place

IP52XG

Wainwright Way

IP51BX

The Willows

IP52YL

Sherwood Fields

IP51HD

Edmonton Close

IP52GD

Stollery Close

IP51EG

Edmonton Road

IP51HS

Alberta Close

IP52NX

Main Road

IP52YA

Jewell View

IP51HP

Quebec Drive

IP51AS

Quantock Close

IP51HZ

Holly Road

IP51LH

Padstow Road

IP51JN

Bell Lane

IP51AX

Bodmin Close

IP51HF

Edmonton Close

IP51HQ

St Lawrence Way

IP51ND

Bell Lane

IP52DT

Masterson Grove

IP52FW

Sheppards Way

IP52GS

Rayment Drift

IP52NP

Main Road

IP52NQ

White Lodge Gardens

IP51AB

Main Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.