Kesgrave vs Stowmarket
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stowmarket wins on house prices with a 14% gap. For families, Stowmarket edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kesgrave
£350,354
Stowmarket
£307,984
Crime Rate
Kesgrave
61.0
Stowmarket
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kesgrave
75.0%
Stowmarket
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kesgrave
411.6
Stowmarket
343.2
EPC Rating
Kesgrave
70.2
Stowmarket
70.8
Median Income
Kesgrave
£29,997
Stowmarket
£30,013
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Kesgrave commands an average of £350,354, compared with £307,984 in Stowmarket – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Kesgrave is a flat at £199,031, while in Stowmarket it is a flat at £139,127.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Kesgrave (£199,031 vs £139,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kesgrave prices grew faster — 38% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Kesgrave and Stowmarket at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Stowmarket, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Kesgrave. There are 4 schools in Kesgrave and 8 in Stowmarket.
Kesgrave School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stowmarket School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kesgrave | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 411.6 Mbps in Kesgrave and 343.2 Mbps in Stowmarket. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Kesgrave and 92.7% in Stowmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Kesgrave and 63.6% in Stowmarket.
Kesgrave is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (412 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stowmarket leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Kesgrave averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Kesgrave and £1,354 in Stowmarket. 63.2% of homes in Kesgrave have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Stowmarket.
Kesgrave has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,013 in Stowmarket and £29,996.5 in Kesgrave. The median age is 45.4 in Kesgrave and 47.9 in Stowmarket. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Kesgrave versus 73.9% in Stowmarket. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Kesgrave and 58% in Stowmarket.
| Indicator | Kesgrave | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,947 | 20,833 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,996.5 | £30,013 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 73.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.9% | 30% |
Location
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