Town comparison
Ipswich vs Kesgrave
Which is better to live in? 3.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ipswich wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Kesgrave has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ipswich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ipswich
£312,422
Kesgrave
£350,354
Crime Rate
Ipswich
88.2
Kesgrave
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ipswich
90.0%
Kesgrave
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ipswich
462.9
Kesgrave
411.6
EPC Rating
Ipswich
70.4
Kesgrave
70.2
Median Income
Ipswich
£30,219
Kesgrave
£29,997
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £312,422, Ipswich undercuts Kesgrave (£350,354) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ipswich is a flat at £133,991, while in Kesgrave it is a flat at £199,031.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Kesgrave (£199,031 vs £133,991).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kesgrave prices grew faster — 38% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Kesgrave experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61 per 1,000 versus 88.2 per 1,000 in Ipswich. The most common crime category in Ipswich 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 EnglandOf the 41 schools in Ipswich, 90% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kesgrave, which has 4 schools, the figure is 75%.
Ipswich School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 41 schools (33 primary, 8 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 | Ipswich | Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 41 | 4 |
| Primary | 33 | 3 |
| Secondary | 8 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ipswich averages 462.9 Mbps – ahead of Kesgrave's 411.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Ipswich and 97.1% in Kesgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ipswich and 79.3% in Kesgrave.
Ipswich is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (463 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ipswich leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Kesgrave averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,255 in Ipswich and £1,178 in Kesgrave. 61.3% of homes in Ipswich 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 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,218.7 in Ipswich and £29,996.5 in Kesgrave. The median age is 45.9 in Ipswich and 45.4 in Kesgrave. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Ipswich versus 62.2% in Kesgrave. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Ipswich and 55.7% in Kesgrave.
| Indicator | Ipswich | Kesgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 151,566 | 14,947 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,218.7 | £29,996.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 62.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 26.9% |
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