Potters Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP5 2HG.
At a glance
4 property sales on Potters Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 25 Aug 2020. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £323,333. Average sale prices rose from £290,000 in 2019 to £352,500 in 2020 (+22%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Potters Approach compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Potters Approach 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 | £323,333 | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Terraced | 1 | £315,000 | 9 Mar 2020 |
Sold prices on Potters Approach
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Potters Approach IP5 2HG | 25 Aug 2020 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Potters Approach IP5 2HG | 9 Mar 2020 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Potters Approach IP5 2HG | 14 Nov 2019 | £272,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Potters Approach IP5 2HG | 12 Sep 2019 | £307,500 | 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 Potters Approach
Crime
29 crimes were reported within about a mile of Potters Approach 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 | 15 |
| 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
Potters Approach 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 Potters Approach
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 523 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kesgrave High School 1,875 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Broke Hall Community Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Gorseland Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| Birchwood Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Alban's Catholic High School 967 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Copleston High School 1,930 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.8 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 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Westerfield station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
- Ipswich station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Penzance Road (opp, Bell Lane) 4 min walk
- Penzance Road (adj, Bell Lane) 5 min walk
- Heath View (adj, Glanville Place) 5 min walk
- Penzance Road Shops (opp, Penzance Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Embrace Medical Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich · 0.5 mi - Martlesham Surgery
23 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich · 1.6 mi - Two Rivers Medical Centre
30 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich · 1.8 mi - Felixstowe Road Medical Practice
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich · 2.2 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.
Nearby streets in IP5
- Main Road£560k
- Mead Drive£244k
- Thomas Crescent£448k
- Carlford Close£287k
- Penzance Road£381k
- Bell Lane£528k
- Curtis Way£360k
- Trinity Close£241k
- Eagle Way£336k
- Edmonton Road£377k
- Wright Lane£428k
- Bader Court£174k