Kesgrave vs Woodbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kesgrave is about 21% cheaper on average. Kesgrave has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Woodbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kesgrave
£350,354
Woodbridge
£446,104
Crime Rate
Kesgrave
61.0
Woodbridge
67.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kesgrave
75.0%
Woodbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kesgrave
411.6
Woodbridge
227.6
EPC Rating
Kesgrave
70.2
Woodbridge
69.2
Median Income
Kesgrave
£29,997
Woodbridge
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Kesgrave more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £350,354 versus £446,104 in Woodbridge. The most affordable entry point in Kesgrave is a flat at £199,031, while in Woodbridge it is a flat at £188,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Woodbridge (£580,260 vs £426,367).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kesgrave prices grew faster — 38% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 61 offences per 1,000 people, Kesgrave is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Woodbridge's 67.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kesgrave is violent-crime, while in Woodbridge 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Woodbridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Kesgrave.
Kesgrave School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kesgrave | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kesgrave enjoy 411.6 Mbps on average, while Woodbridge lags behind at 227.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Kesgrave and 90.1% in Woodbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Kesgrave and 36.6% in Woodbridge.
Kesgrave is the faster of the two by 81% on average download speed (412 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kesgrave is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Woodbridge's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Kesgrave and £1,314 in Woodbridge. 63.2% of homes in Kesgrave have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Woodbridge.
Kesgrave has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Kesgrave has a population of 14,947 while Woodbridge has 10,527. Median household income is £29,996.5 in Kesgrave and £29,350 in Woodbridge. The median age is 45.4 in Kesgrave and 49.6 in Woodbridge. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Kesgrave and 51.5% in Woodbridge.
| Indicator | Kesgrave | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,947 | 10,527 |
| 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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