Columbia Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP5 1EY.
At a glance
3 property sales on Columbia Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 29 Sep 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £255,000.
House prices on Columbia Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Columbia Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £255,000 | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £282,500 | 29 Sep 2025 |
Sold prices on Columbia Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Columbia Close IP5 1EY | 29 Sep 2025 | £282,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Columbia Close IP5 1EY | 26 Apr 2021 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Columbia Close IP5 1EY | 14 Feb 2020 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Columbia Close
Crime
24 crimes were reported within about a mile of Columbia Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Columbia Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Columbia Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 523 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cedarwood Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kesgrave High School 1,875 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Alban's Catholic High School 967 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Copleston High School 1,930 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Gorseland Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery 637 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Westerfield station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
- Ipswich station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cedar Avenue (opp, Oregon Road) 2 min walk
- Cedar Avenue (adj, Oregon Road) 2 min walk
- Oxford Road (opp, Edmonton Road) 3 min walk
- Penzance Road Shops (adj, Penzance Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Embrace Medical Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich · 0.4 mi - Two Rivers Medical Centre
30 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich · 1.3 mi - Martlesham Surgery
23 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich · 1.9 mi - Felixstowe Road Medical Practice
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich · 2.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 89.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 858 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 50.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 36.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,898 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in IP5
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- Penzance Road£381k
- Bell Lane£528k
- Curtis Way£360k
- Trinity Close£241k
- Eagle Way£336k
- Edmonton Road£377k
- Wright Lane£428k
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