Claydon vs Kesgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Claydon is about 16% cheaper on average. For families, Claydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Kesgrave
£350,354
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Kesgrave
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Kesgrave
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Kesgrave
411.6
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Kesgrave
70.2
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Kesgrave
£29,997
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Claydon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,864 versus £350,354 in Kesgrave. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Kesgrave it is a flat at £199,031.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Kesgrave (£199,031 vs £111,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kesgrave prices grew faster — 38% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon and Kesgrave at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Claydon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Kesgrave.
Claydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kesgrave School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Claydon | Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kesgrave enjoy 411.6 Mbps on average, while Claydon lags behind at 264.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 97.1% in Kesgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 79.3% in Kesgrave.
Kesgrave is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (412 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Claydon is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Kesgrave's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,178 in Kesgrave. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Kesgrave.
Kesgrave has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Claydon has a population of 3,140 while Kesgrave has 14,947. Median household income is £30,002 in Claydon and £29,996.5 in Kesgrave. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 45.4 in Kesgrave. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 55.7% in Kesgrave.
| Indicator | Claydon | Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 14,947 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £29,996.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 26.9% |
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