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Kesgrave

England / East of England / East Suffolk / Kesgrave

About

Kesgrave is a residential ward located in East Suffolk, near the outskirts of Ipswich. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It has good transport links, including the A12 and A14, providing easy access to Ipswich and surrounding towns. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and commuters.

The ward features open spaces like Kesgrave War Memorial Park, which hosts community events. Public services, including a library and medical centers, are available within the area. Kesgrave is known for its quiet, well-established neighborhoods, making it a practical choice for those seeking a balance between suburban living and proximity to urban centers.

Area overview

On average Kesgrave has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kesgrave is £48,322 per year. There are 4 schools in Kesgrave: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kesgrave Population
14,885
Population density
2,591.1 per km²

Demographics

British
13,080
87.84%
Other White
498
3.34%
Indian
284
1.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
132
0.89%
African
117
0.79%
Total population: 14,890

Housing

Owns outright
2,498
41.31%
Owns with a mortgage
2,139
35.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
949
15.69%
Other social rented
308
5.09%
Other forms of private rent
89
1.47%
Total households: 6,047

Property prices in Kesgrave

Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Kesgrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £885,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached89£425,000
Flats12£205,000
Semi-Detached48£309,000
Terraced34£268,750

10 years price trend in Kesgrave

All postcodes in Kesgrave

IP52DJ

Tremlett Lane

IP52HH

Bell Lane

IP52NY

White Lodge Gardens

IP52QG

Dobbs Drift

IP52XN

Howards Way

IP53QR

Deben Avenue

IP51BE

Linksfield Gardens

IP51ES

Felix Close

IP51LT

St Ives Close

IP52FX

Curtis Way

IP52HR

Hartree Way

IP52QQ

Kesgrave East & Martlesham

IP52XE

Gowers Close

IP52YH

Cardew Drift

IP52YR

Saint Isidores

IP52YZ

Randall Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.