IP5 postcode: what it's like to live there
The IP5 district covers Kesgrave, Ipswich, Grundisburgh. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£356k
England £300k
Recorded crime
42
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
8.7 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£40,234
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
95%
of homes
Council tax
£2,277
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
12 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in IP5
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£435k
Semi-detached
£320k
Terraced
£250k
Flat
£198k
Primary schools in IP5
- Birchwood Primary School · IP5 3SP · Remains Outstanding (2022) · Top 50% in England
- Cedarwood Primary School · IP5 2ES · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 38% in England
- Gorseland Primary School · IP5 3QR · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 44% in England
- Heath Primary School, Kesgrave · IP5 1JG · Good (2023) · Top 32% in England
Secondary schools in IP5
- Kesgrave High School · IP5 2PB · Good (2022) · Top 32% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in IP5
- Little Leaders Kesgrave · IP5 1JF
- The Roundabout Nursery · IP5 1AA · Good (Ofsted)
- Three Bears Playgroup · IP5 2ES · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Leaders Martlesham · IP5 3SL
- Martlesham Preschool · IP5 3QR · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Play2day Nurseries (Ipswich) · IP5 3RJ · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in IP5
- Embrace Medical Centre · IP5 1JF
- Martlesham Surgery · IP5 3SL
Neighbourhoods in IP5
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of IP5 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave West & Rushmere | 48% | £340k | Very low | 11 min |
| Kesgrave East & Martlesham | 47% | £356k | Low | 12 min |
| Bixley, Warren Heath & Nacton | 4% | £418k | Very low | 20 min |
Questions
Where is the IP5 postcode?
IP5 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Kesgrave, Ipswich, Grundisburgh, with 460 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in IP5?
The typical home price across IP5's neighbourhoods is £356k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in IP5?
4 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a IP5 postcode.