Kesgrave vs Lawford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Kesgrave is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Kesgrave has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lawford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kesgrave
£350,354
Lawford
£393,024
Crime Rate
Kesgrave
61.0
Lawford
79.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kesgrave
75.0%
Lawford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kesgrave
411.6
Lawford
424.1
EPC Rating
Kesgrave
70.2
Lawford
69.6
Median Income
Kesgrave
£29,997
Lawford
£29,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £350,354, Kesgrave undercuts Lawford (£393,024) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Kesgrave is a flat at £199,031, while in Lawford it is a flat at £183,048.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Lawford (£497,979 vs £426,367).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lawford prices grew faster — 41% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandKesgrave has a crime rate of 61 per 1,000 residents, which is 30% lower than Lawford at 79.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kesgrave is violent-crime, while in Lawford 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 4 schools in Kesgrave, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lawford, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Kesgrave School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lawford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kesgrave | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Lawford averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Kesgrave's 411.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Kesgrave and 97.2% in Lawford. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Kesgrave and 82.3% in Lawford.
Lawford is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (424 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kesgrave, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band D) in Lawford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Kesgrave and £1,288 in Lawford. 63.2% of homes in Kesgrave have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Lawford.
Kesgrave has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,996.5 in Kesgrave and £29,916 in Lawford. The median age is 45.4 in Kesgrave and 49.5 in Lawford. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Kesgrave and 51.1% in Lawford. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Kesgrave versus 71.2% in Lawford. Kesgrave has a population of 14,947 and Lawford has 4,488.
| Indicator | Kesgrave | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,947 | 4,488 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,996.5 | £29,916 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.9% | 24.7% |
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