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Kesgrave West & Rushmere

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Kesgrave West & Rushmere Population

9,325

Population density

1,459.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,392

90%

Other White

297

3.19%

Indian

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.78%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.64%

Total population: 9,324

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	51	£417,500	£287,500	£352,500	£470,000	£652,500
Semi-Detached	35	£315,000	£248,500	£278,750	£370,000	£451,000
Terraced	16	£250,000	£169,000	£232,500	£273,750	£316,250
Flats	10	£197,500	£147,900	£171,250	£253,750	£314,750

10 years median price trend in Kesgrave West & Rushmere

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Kesgrave West & Rushmere

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