Kesgrave vs Needham Market
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Needham Market is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. For families, Needham Market edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kesgrave
£350,354
Needham Market
£263,455
Crime Rate
Kesgrave
61.0
Needham Market
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kesgrave
75.0%
Needham Market
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kesgrave
411.6
Needham Market
264.3
EPC Rating
Kesgrave
70.2
Needham Market
70.4
Median Income
Kesgrave
£29,997
Needham Market
£30,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Kesgrave commands an average of £350,354, compared with £263,455 in Needham Market – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Kesgrave is a flat at £199,031, while in Needham Market it is a flat at £136,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Kesgrave (£199,031 vs £136,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kesgrave prices grew faster — 38% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Kesgrave and Needham Market at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Needham Market, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Kesgrave. There are 4 schools in Kesgrave and 1 in Needham Market.
Kesgrave School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Needham Market School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kesgrave | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 411.6 Mbps in Kesgrave and 264.3 Mbps in Needham Market. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Kesgrave and 88.5% in Needham Market. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Kesgrave and 44.4% in Needham Market.
Kesgrave is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (412 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Needham Market, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Kesgrave. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Kesgrave and £1,236 in Needham Market. 63.2% of homes in Kesgrave have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Needham Market.
Kesgrave has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,002 in Needham Market and £29,996.5 in Kesgrave. The median age is 45.4 in Kesgrave and 46.2 in Needham Market. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Kesgrave and 56.5% in Needham Market. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Kesgrave versus 66.1% in Needham Market. Kesgrave has a population of 14,947 and Needham Market has 5,055.
| Indicator | Kesgrave | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,947 | 5,055 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,996.5 | £30,002 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.9% | 27.9% |
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