Lummis Vale, Kesgrave, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP5 2FJ.
At a glance
10 property sales on Lummis Vale, Kesgrave, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £418,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £364,563. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Lummis Vale compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lummis Vale 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 | 8 | £364,563 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £225,000 | 4 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Lummis Vale
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 12 Jan 2026 | £418,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 18 Aug 2025 | £417,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 24 May 2024 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 22 Sep 2023 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 4 Aug 2022 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 17 Jan 2022 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 9 Apr 2021 | £351,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 50, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 11 Dec 2020 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 25 Sep 2020 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Lummis Vale IP5 2FJ | 25 Sep 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Lummis Vale | £351,000 (Apr 2021) → £418,000 (Jan 2026) | +19% over 5 yrs |
| 31, Lummis Vale | £395,000 (Sep 2023) → £417,500 (Aug 2025) | +6% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lummis Vale
Crime
29 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lummis Vale in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% 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
Lummis Vale 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 Lummis Vale
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 523 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Kesgrave High School 1,875 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 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 |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Martlesham Primary Academy 125 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Bealings School 104 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 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Westerfield station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min walk
- Woodbridge station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lummis Vale (adj, Ropes Drive) 2 min walk
- Lummis Vale (opp, Ropes Drive) 2 min walk
- Dodson Vale (adj, Ropes Drive) 2 min walk
- Dodson Vale (opp, Ropes Drive) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Embrace Medical Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich · 0.3 mi - Martlesham Surgery
23 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich · 1.3 mi - Two Rivers Medical Centre
30 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich · 2.0 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 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,062 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,740 |
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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