Dawson Drift, Kesgrave, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP5 2YW.
At a glance
3 property sales on Dawson Drift, Kesgrave, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 22 Jul 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £346,667. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Dawson Drift compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Dawson Drift 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 | 3 | £346,667 | 22 Jul 2024 |
Sold prices on Dawson Drift
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Dawson Drift IP5 2YW | 22 Jul 2024 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Dawson Drift IP5 2YW | 16 Jun 2020 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Dawson Drift IP5 2YW | 30 Apr 2019 | £300,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Dawson Drift | £300,000 (Apr 2019) → £350,000 (Jun 2020) → £390,000 (Jul 2024) | +30% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Dawson Drift
Crime
29 crimes were reported within about a mile of Dawson Drift 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 | 16 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Dawson Drift 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 Dawson Drift
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 523 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kesgrave High School 1,875 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cedarwood Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Gorseland Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Birchwood Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Martlesham Primary Academy 125 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Bealings School 104 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 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Westerfield station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
- Woodbridge station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wolton Road (adj, Fentons Way) 2 min walk
- Wolton Road (opp, Fentons Way) 2 min walk
- Scopes Road (opp, Fentons Way) 2 min walk
- Scopes Road (adj, Fentons Way) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Embrace Medical Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich · 0.2 mi - Martlesham Surgery
23 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich · 1.3 mi - Two Rivers Medical Centre
30 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich · 1.9 mi - Felixstowe Road Medical Practice
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich · 2.6 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 10 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 | 83.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 563 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,380 |
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.
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