Postcode IP5 1AU is located in an urban city, within the Kesgrave ward of East Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kesgrave West & Rushmere area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kesgrave West & Rushmere is £46,500 per year. The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Rushmere Common.
Kesgrave West & Rushmere has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Kesgrave West & Rushmere has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kesgrave West & Rushmere is £46,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP5 1AU.
Kesgrave West & Rushmere near IP5 1AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Derby Road (Ipswich) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rushmere Common | Large | Walking directions to Rushmere Common |
| 0.3 mi | Sandlings open space | Large | Walking directions to Sandlings open space |
| 0.3 mi | Cedar Avenue | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Avenue |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Kesgrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 93 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £192,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kesgrave
In the IP5 1AU postcode area, located within Kesgrave West & Rushmere, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP5 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 2 St Andrews Walk, Ipswich, IP4 5RE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 28 Penzance Road, Ipswich, IP5 1JS | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for East Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.