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Property investment stats for Kesgrave, East of England

A complete guide to property investment in Kesgrave.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Kesgrave sits on the edge of Ipswich and offers a property market that is both accessible and family-oriented. The area’s price-to-income ratio of 5.2 suggests affordability is better than in many parts of the country, with a strong presence of owner-occupiers (in the 87th percentile) and families (in the 88th percentile). Sales volumes are healthy, with annual sales of 206, and liquidity is reasonable given an average days on market of 66 days. The typical discount between asking and achieved price is £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), which hints at some room for negotiation but generally stable demand.

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Key investment stats for Kesgrave

Median price per sq ft

£340 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.8%

Capital growth (1y)

2.2%

Sales in past year

206

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Kesgrave

Live prices in Kesgrave, East of England

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£375,000

25% of properties below...

£280,000

75% of properties below...

£475,000

Most expensive property

£1,500,000

Live listings

163

Median days on market

66

Should you invest in Kesgrave?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 3.8% provides steady, if not spectacular, income potential, with yields rising to 5.7% in the top-performing district.
  • The median sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £332,500, which is relatively accessible for families seeking space and stability.
  • Kesgrave’s strong appeal to families and professionals (with both groups well above the national average) supports consistent demand for both sales and rentals.

Risks

  • The annualised growth over three years of 1.4% is modest, which may limit short-term capital appreciation for investors seeking rapid gains.
  • The student and young adult population is notably low (in the 21st and 13th percentiles respectively), potentially reducing demand for smaller rental properties or shared accommodation.
  • The market is dominated by owner-occupiers, so liquidity could be tested if local circumstances shift and buyers become more cautious.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Kesgrave’s fundamentals appear stable. The capital growth over one year of 2.2% and over three years of 4.3% both point to slow but steady appreciation rather than boom-and-bust cycles. Affordability metrics, including the rent-to-income ratio of 22.5%, remain within reasonable bounds for most local households.

Rental demand should stay resilient, especially for family homes, given the area’s demographic profile and the median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house of £1,300. Investors should not expect rapid price rises, but Kesgrave’s market offers a balance of income and lower volatility, making it a solid choice for those prioritising stability over speculation.

Live properties in Kesgrave

Investment properties in Kesgrave, East of England

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
On market for 177 days

£290,000

3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Wilding Drive, Kesgrave

Slow to sell properties in Kesgrave, East of England
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
29% below median price

£650,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Stephen Road, Kesgrave, IP5

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Kesgrave, East of England
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £12,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £16,800 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.8%

Best places to invest in Kesgrave

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1IP45.7%0.6%£276 / sq ft
2IP54.6%2.6%£345 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.