Laurel Avenue, Kesgrave, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP5 1HB.
At a glance
6 property sales on Laurel Avenue, Kesgrave, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £318,333. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £323,750. Average sale prices rose from £318,333 in 2022 to £317,500 in 2026 (+0%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 7% above the Ipswich average of £296,956 over the same period.
House prices on Laurel Avenue 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 | 4 | £323,750 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £307,500 | 13 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Laurel Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21, Laurel Avenue IP5 1HB | 13 Mar 2026 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Laurel Avenue IP5 1HB | 13 Feb 2026 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Laurel Avenue IP5 1HB | 14 Nov 2025 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Laurel Avenue IP5 1HB | 28 Nov 2022 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Laurel Avenue IP5 1HB | 4 Nov 2022 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Laurel Avenue IP5 1HB | 9 Sep 2022 | £315,000 | 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 Laurel Avenue
Crime
26 crimes were reported within about a mile of Laurel Avenue 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 | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Laurel Avenue 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 Laurel Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 523 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Cedarwood Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Kesgrave High School 1,875 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Alban's Catholic High School 967 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Gorseland Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Copleston High School 1,930 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery 637 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 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 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Westerfield station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
- Ipswich station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Oxford Road (opp, Edmonton Road) 1 min walk
- Oxford Road (adj, Edmonton Road) 1 min walk
- Michigan Close (opp, Edmonton Close) 2 min walk
- Michigan Close (adj, Edmonton Close) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Embrace Medical Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich · 0.3 mi - Two Rivers Medical Centre
30 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich · 1.4 mi - Martlesham Surgery
23 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich · 1.8 mi - Felixstowe Road Medical Practice
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich · 2.1 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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