Town comparison
Kesgrave vs Rendlesham
Which is better to live in? 8.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Rendlesham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Kesgrave has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Rendlesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kesgrave
£350,354
Rendlesham
£282,210
Crime Rate
Kesgrave
61.0
Rendlesham
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kesgrave
75.0%
Rendlesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kesgrave
411.6
Rendlesham
227.6
EPC Rating
Kesgrave
70.2
Rendlesham
69.2
Median Income
Kesgrave
£29,997
Rendlesham
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £282,210, Rendlesham undercuts Kesgrave (£350,354) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Kesgrave is a flat at £199,031, while in Rendlesham it is a flat at £137,545.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Kesgrave (£199,031 vs £137,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rendlesham prices grew faster — 39% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandKesgrave has a crime rate of 61 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Rendlesham at 61.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kesgrave is violent-crime, while in Rendlesham 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 Rendlesham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Kesgrave School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rendlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kesgrave | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Kesgrave averages 411.6 Mbps – ahead of Rendlesham's 227.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Kesgrave and 90.1% in Rendlesham. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Kesgrave and 36.6% in Rendlesham.
Kesgrave is the faster of the two by 81% on average download speed (412 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kesgrave leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Rendlesham averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Kesgrave and £1,314 in Rendlesham. 63.2% of homes in Kesgrave have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Rendlesham.
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 Rendlesham. The median age is 45.4 in Kesgrave and 49.6 in Rendlesham. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Kesgrave versus 68.9% in Rendlesham. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Kesgrave and 51.5% in Rendlesham.
| Indicator | Kesgrave | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,947 | 3,185 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,996.5 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.9% | 27.6% |
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