Framlingham vs Kesgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kesgrave is about 3% cheaper on average. Kesgrave has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Framlingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Framlingham
£360,596
Kesgrave
£350,354
Crime Rate
Framlingham
61.1
Kesgrave
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Framlingham
100.0%
Kesgrave
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Framlingham
240.4
Kesgrave
411.6
EPC Rating
Framlingham
70
Kesgrave
70.2
Median Income
Framlingham
£29,682
Kesgrave
£29,997
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Kesgrave more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £350,354 versus £360,596 in Framlingham. The most affordable entry point in Framlingham is a flat at £197,125, while in Kesgrave it is a flat at £199,031.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Framlingham (£372,615 vs £328,335).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kesgrave prices grew faster — 38% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 61 offences per 1,000 people, Kesgrave is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Framlingham's 61.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Framlingham 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Framlingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Kesgrave.
Framlingham 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 | Framlingham | 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 Framlingham lags behind at 240.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Framlingham and 97.1% in Kesgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 40.4% in Framlingham and 79.3% in Kesgrave.
Kesgrave is the faster of the two by 71% on average download speed (412 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kesgrave is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Framlingham's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Framlingham and £1,178 in Kesgrave. 60.8% of homes in Framlingham 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 60.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Framlingham has a population of 3,831 while Kesgrave has 14,947. Median household income is £29,996.5 in Kesgrave and £29,681.5 in Framlingham. The median age is 48.8 in Framlingham and 45.4 in Kesgrave. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Framlingham and 55.7% in Kesgrave.
| Indicator | Framlingham | Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 14,947 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £29,996.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 26.9% |
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