Howards Way, Kesgrave, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP5 2XN.
At a glance
16 property sales on Howards Way, Kesgrave, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £359,167. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £328,033. Average sale prices rose from £280,000 in 2019 to £363,750 in 2026 (+30%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 21% above the Ipswich average of £296,956 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Howards Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all IP5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £328,033 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £230,000 | 8 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Howards Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 13 Mar 2026 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 5 Feb 2026 | £342,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 12 Dec 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 14 Feb 2025 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 4 Dec 2024 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 8 Nov 2024 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 16 Jul 2024 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 6 Oct 2023 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 16 Nov 2021 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 17 Sep 2021 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 1 Sep 2020 | £268,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 24 Feb 2020 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 31 Jan 2020 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 32, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 8 Nov 2019 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 19 Sep 2019 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Howards Way IP5 2XN | 3 May 2019 | £285,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Howards Way | £265,000 (Sep 2019) → £342,500 (Feb 2026) | +29% over 6 yrs |
| 19, Howards Way | £335,000 (Sep 2021) → £350,000 (Dec 2025) | +4% over 4 yrs |
| 32, Howards Way | £290,000 (Nov 2019) → £410,000 (Dec 2024) | +41% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Howards Way
Crime
42 crimes were reported within about a mile of Howards Way 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 | 21 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Howards Way is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- The Rivers Deben and Lark 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 Howards Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave High School 1,875 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Gorseland Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Birchwood Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cedarwood Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 523 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Martlesham Primary Academy 125 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Bealings School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.2 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 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
- Woodbridge station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
- Westerfield station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St Michaels Church (opp, Main Road) 2 min walk
- Wards View (adj, Main Road) 2 min walk
- Fentons Way (opp, Ropes Drive) 3 min walk
- Fentons Way (adj, Ropes Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Embrace Medical Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich · 0.8 mi - Martlesham Surgery
23 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich · 0.9 mi - Two Rivers Medical Centre
30 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich · 2.5 mi - Framfield House Surgery
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge · 2.9 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 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 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 592 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,458 |
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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