Town comparison
Felixstowe vs Kesgrave
Which is better to live in? 8.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Felixstowe is about 5% cheaper on average. Kesgrave has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Felixstowe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Felixstowe
£332,094
Kesgrave
£350,354
Crime Rate
Felixstowe
61.1
Kesgrave
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Felixstowe
85.7%
Kesgrave
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Felixstowe
394.6
Kesgrave
411.6
EPC Rating
Felixstowe
69.2
Kesgrave
70.2
Median Income
Felixstowe
£29,350
Kesgrave
£29,997
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Felixstowe is £332,094, which is 5% less than Kesgrave at £350,354. The most affordable entry point in Felixstowe is a flat at £221,020, while in Kesgrave it is a flat at £199,031.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Kesgrave (£328,335 vs £291,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kesgrave prices grew faster — 38% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Kesgrave (61 per 1,000) compared to Felixstowe (61.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Felixstowe is violent-crime, while in Kesgrave it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFelixstowe has 85.7% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Kesgrave. Felixstowe has 7 schools in total, while Kesgrave has 4.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 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 | Felixstowe | Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kesgrave offers faster average downloads at 411.6 Mbps, compared to 394.6 Mbps in Felixstowe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Felixstowe and 97.1% in Kesgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Felixstowe and 79.3% in Kesgrave.
Kesgrave is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (412 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kesgrave are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Felixstowe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Felixstowe and £1,178 in Kesgrave. 60.6% of homes in Felixstowe 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 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,996.5 in Kesgrave and £29,350 in Felixstowe. The median age is 49.6 in Felixstowe and 45.4 in Kesgrave. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Felixstowe and 55.7% in Kesgrave. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Felixstowe versus 62.2% in Kesgrave.
| Indicator | Felixstowe | Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,218 | 14,947 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,350 | £29,996.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 26.9% |
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