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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

IP51LR

Padstow Road

IP52FL

Rowarth Avenue

IP52YF

Tallboys Close

IP51BN

Main Road

IP52EZ

Hares Close

IP52FD

The Woolnoughs

IP52FN

Butler Smith Gardens

IP100AH

Bell Lane

IP51AF

Main Road

IP51DL

St Andrew's Church Close

IP51EH

Orchard Grove

IP51EN

Cambridge Road

IP51EQ

Edmonton Road

IP51JE

Histon Close

IP51AH

Woodbridge Road

IP51BH

Woodbridge Road

IP51EY

Columbia Close

IP52DL

Wainwright Way

IP52GL

Yewtree Grove

IP52GU

Stollery Close

IP52AE

Wilding Drive

IP52DU

Nock Gardens

IP52FT

Windiate Court

IP52NS

Main Road

IP51BG

Woodbridge Road

IP51EX

Oregon Road

IP52XA

Emerald Close

IP51AT

Mendip Drive

IP51DR

Lamberts Lane

IP52BG

Segger View

IP52FE

Godbold Close

IP43PB

Rushmere Street

IP52GH

Adams Place

IP51BY

Laburnum Gardens

IP51HB

Laurel Avenue

IP51JP

Camborne Road

IP51JU

Penzance Road

IP52DN

Llewellyn Drift

IP52FZ

Ferguson Way

IP51AJ

Elm Road

IP51AZ

Blackdown Avenue

IP51DW

Playford Lane

IP52PB

Main Road

IP51DG

The Street

IP51JB

Trinity Close

IP52DW

Cox Close

IP52FA

Wright Lane

IP52NR

St Olaves Road

IP52WH

The Lloyds

IP51AW

Malvern Close

IP51BQ

Woodbridge Road

IP51DD

Playford Road

IP51ET

Montana Road

IP51LZ

Bell Lane

IP51BS

Doctor Watsons Lane

IP51HG

Michigan Close

IP51JZ

St Agnes Way

IP52DE

Halls Drift

IP52YE

Scopes Road

IP51BL

Main Road

IP51DE

The Street

IP52YS

Fairbairn Avenue

IP52GB

Sewell Wontner Close

IP52GJ

Dewar Lane

IP51EU

Oregon Road

IP52DQ

Baird Grove

IP52PD

Main Road

IP51EL

Oxford Road

IP51HX

Holly Road

IP51JL

Bell Lane

IP51JT

Helston Close

IP51LQ

Bodmin Close

IP51AY

Blackdown Avenue

IP52FQ

Harrison Grove

IP52YW

Dawson Drift

IP51EF

Edmonton Road

IP51EZ

Cedar Avenue

IP51NA

Bell Lane

IP52FB

Deben Valley Drive

IP52FR

Banyard Close

IP52PF

Main Road

IP51JQ

Bell Lane

IP52DS

Wilkinson Drive

IP52HU

Grange View

IP51EB

Birchwood Drive

IP51EP

Carlton Road

IP52GY

Crawford Lane

IP51DH

The Street

IP51DU

Tuddenham Lane

IP51NH

Heath View

IP52HJ

Mead Drive

IP51JS

Penzance Road

IP52DF

Walker Chase

IP52NZ

Windrush Road

IP51HN

Mackenzie Drive

IP45RB

Bent Lane

IP51DF

The Street

IP51DN

Holly Lane

IP52PA

Ashdale Road

IP51DX

Seven Cottages Lane

Data Sources

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