Histon Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP5 1JE.
At a glance
2 property sales on Histon Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 21 Oct 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £234,998. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Histon Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Histon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £234,998 | 21 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on Histon Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Histon Close IP5 1JE | 21 Oct 2022 | £259,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Histon Close IP5 1JE | 15 May 2020 | £210,000 | Terraced | 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, Histon Close | £210,000 (May 2020) → £259,995 (Oct 2022) | +24% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Histon Close
Crime
31 crimes were reported within about a mile of Histon 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 | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| 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
Histon 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 Histon Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 523 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cedarwood Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Alban's Catholic High School 967 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Kesgrave High School 1,875 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Copleston High School 1,930 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery 637 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Parkside Academy 5 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 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 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Westerfield station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- Ipswich station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Baptist Church (opp, Cambridge Road) 2 min walk
- Baptist Church (adj) 2 min walk
- Cambridge Road (outside 57, Cambridge Road) 2 min walk
- Cambridge Road (outside 46, Cambridge Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Embrace Medical Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich · 0.6 mi - Two Rivers Medical Centre
30 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich · 1.1 mi - Felixstowe Road Medical Practice
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich · 1.9 mi - The Derby Road Practice
52 Derby Road, Ipswich · 1.9 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.
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