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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.

Data Sources

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