Kesgrave
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.061, 1.241 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 22 45 |
| Population: | 11,020 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Kesgrave is a town and civil parish in the district of East Suffolk in Suffolk, England, sitting on the eastern outskirts of Ipswich. Originally a small agricultural village, it grew substantially through 20th-century housing developments and later benefitted from nearby projects such as Martlesham Heath, so today it combines suburban streets with pockets of open countryside.
The local economy is largely commuter-focused, with many residents travelling into Ipswich or further afield for work, while the town itself supports shops, schools, sports clubs and active community groups. There’s a strong family-oriented social scene, pleasant green spaces and easy access to the broader Suffolk coast and countryside, which together give Kesgrave a blend of village feel and practical modern convenience.
Postcode districts covering Kesgrave
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 3.1 miles
- Colchester 19 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 18.3 miles
- Felixstowe 8.1 miles
- Sudbury 21.5 miles
- Stowmarket 13.6 miles
- Harwich 8.7 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 14.4 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 15.6 miles
- Woodbridge 3.7 miles
- Kesgrave 0.2 miles
- Diss 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kesgrave Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Martlesham & Purdis Farm Ward 0.7 miles
- Playford Parish 1.4 miles
- Martlesham Heath Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Foxhall Parish 1.5 miles
- Rushmere St. Andrew Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Little Bealings Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Martlesham Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Bixley Ward 2 miles
- Brightwell Parish 2.1 miles
- Purdis Farm Parish 2.1 miles
- Great Bealings Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Kesgrave
IP5 2FN, IP5 1JJ, IP5 2XZ, IP5 2GG, IP5 2DJ, IP5 2GH, IP5 1EE, IP5 2QQ, IP5 2BX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 41.1 miles
- Norwich International Airport 42.5 miles
- Derby Road Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Westerfield Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Kesgrave Ad
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 1 mile
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 2.7 miles
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 3.8 miles
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 4.4 miles
- The Carlton Hotel 3.9 miles
- The Crown Hotel 3.9 miles
- The Pier Hotel 4 8 miles
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 6.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 5 miles
Schools in Kesgrave
- Cedarwood Primary School Primary
- Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Primary
- Kesgrave High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 0.8 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 3.3 miles
- Suffolk College University 3.3 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 4.1 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 4.8 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 7.1 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 7.8 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 8.3 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 13 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 15.2 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 16.9 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 17.4 miles