Town Pop. 15,426

Living in Kesgrave: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kesgrave comes out at 67/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 60/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Notably, nothing falls below 46/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse.

On lifestyle specifically, Kesgrave sits 18 points below the IP4 district figure of 78/100. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and broadband (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: IP4 postcode district.

67
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 279 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 72 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Other theft 55 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 31 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
other 106 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carol Avenue 57 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 45 crimes
  3. 3 Ferguson Way 24 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 33
Sports Pitches Ample 24
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
46
8 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good1Requires Improvement
  • Birchwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Broke Hall Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cedarwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Heath Primary School, KesgravePrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kesgrave High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Martlesham Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Alban's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Gorseland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsIpswich Hospital0.6 mi
Colchester General Hospital17 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital36.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.7%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,553 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)82.5%
available across East Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 318 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.1%Student4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax East Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,557
B £1,816
C £2,076
D £2,335
E £2,854
F £3,373
G £3,892
H £4,670
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Derby Road 2.5 mi
Westerfield 3.3 mi
Woodbridge 3.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 25
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £345,000 107
Detached £420,000 45
Semi-detached £316,000 31
Terraced £275,000 20
Flat / Maisonette £182,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£175k £267k £362k £455k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Rushmere St Andrew 66 1.4 mi away ⇄
Little Bealings 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Martlesham Heath 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Martlesham 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Bealings 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bucklesham 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tuddenham St Martin 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Westerfield 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Grundisburgh 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ipswich 66 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newbourne 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Nacton 49 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kesgrave a nice place to live?

Yes, Kesgrave is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Kesgrave is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kesgrave?

Kesgrave is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 611 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kesgrave?

Among the top-rated schools in Kesgrave are Birchwood Primary School, Broke Hall Community Primary School and Cedarwood Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Kesgrave in total.

What are house prices like in Kesgrave?

The current median house price in Kesgrave is £345,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £420,000, semi-detached £316,000, terraced £275,000, flat £182,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 107 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kesgrave in context

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Postcode districts in Kesgrave

IP4 69 ⇄
IP5 62 ⇄

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