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About

The Westgate area forms part of Ipswich's historic core, located just west of the town centre near the River Orwell. It is primarily a residential district characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern infill developments. The area contains local shops, schools, and pubs serving the community, alongside several parks and green spaces.

A key feature is the presence of the Ancient House, a distinctive timber-framed building with detailed pargeting on its facade, which now operates as a museum. The area's street pattern reflects its medieval origins, with some narrow lanes leading down towards the waterfront, historically associated with the town's trading and industrial past.

Area overview

On average Westgate has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westgate is £47,021 per year. There are 4 schools in Westgate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westgate is home to around 10,199 people, with a population density of about 8,703.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westgate Population
10,199
Population density
8,703.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.79(+77%)
Shoplifting
31.08(+354%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.77(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.8(-15%)
Public order
9.8(+91%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,761
56.46%
Other White
1,889
18.51%
Other
397
3.89%
African
350
3.43%
Roma
269
2.64%
Total population: 10,204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,110
26%
No qualifications
1,932
23.81%
Level 3 (A level)
1,177
14.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,085
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,012
12.47%
Total 16+ residents: 8,115

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,757
38.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,023
22.66%
Owns outright
723
16.01%
Social rents from council
454
10.06%
Other social rented
415
9.19%
Total households: 4,515

Property prices in Westgate

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £175,750 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westgate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£200,000
Terraced66£175,000
Detached4£340,000
Flats11£127,000

10 years median price trend in Westgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

All postcodes in Westgate

IP13JH

Fonnereau Road

IP14EN

Brookfield Road

IP12NT

Wellington Street

IP12JT

Bulwer Road

IP13NX

Gymnasium Street

IP14BB

Bramford Road

IP14DL

Richmond Road

IP12JY

The Gates

IP13JN

Fonnereau Road

IP12QR

Wilberforce Street

IP14BZ

Brooks Hall Road

IP14BN

Norwich Road

IP14FF

Bayswater Close

IP13NY

Newson Street

IP13DA

St Georges Street

IP13JG

Charles Street

IP12NA

Bramford Road

IP14DH

Bramford Lane

IP13QL

High Street

IP12PH

Little Bramford Lane

IP12FD

Victoria Street

IP14FE

Greenford Way

IP12NY

Waterloo Road

IP12LW

Bramford Road

IP13BJ

Crown Street

IP12PX

Norwich Road

IP12PQ

Chevallier Street

IP14AU

Bramford Road

IP13JR

Fonnereau Road

IP13JB

Neale Street

IP12PB

Chevallier Street

IP14DP

Richmond Road

IP12JS

Bulwer Road

IP12QB

Yeoman Close

IP13ES

Berners Street

IP12LZ

Bramford Road

IP14QF

Tower Mill Road

IP12HG

London Road

IP14EL

Springfield Lane

IP14BH

Yarmouth Road

IP13NW

Cecil Road

IP13PJ

Anglesea Road

IP14DE

Bramford Lane

IP12LJ

Bramford Road

IP12JR

Bulwer Road

IP14AD

Beaconsfield Road

IP14AA

Bramford Road

IP13PS

Anglesea Road

IP14AS

Bramford Road

IP14QG

Tower Mill Road

IP12JD

Clarkson Street

IP12NL

Norwich Road

IP12PS

Norwich Road

IP12PE

Chevallier Street

IP14HA

Norwich Road

IP14AG

Bramford Road

IP14DS

Bramford Lane

IP14AQ

Tower Mill Road

IP13JP

Fonnereau Road

IP12JU

Ainslie Road

IP13JA

Crown Street

IP12NH

Norwich Road

IP12PF

Chevallier Street

IP14DD

Thetford Road

IP14AP

Hampton Road

IP12JL

Clarkson Street

IP14BU

Norwich Road

IP13LY

Alexandra

IP12LF

Surrey Road

IP13EP

St Matthews Street

IP13NL

St Georges Street

IP13LU

Berners Street

IP14ET

Matson Road

IP14EB

Blenheim Road

IP12LD

Sirdar Road

IP14AF

Beaconsfield Road

IP14DB

Bramford Lane

IP14QE

Tanners View

IP13NA

St Georges Street

IP13PB

The Courtyard

IP12LX

Rendlesham Road

IP14DR

Bramford Lane

IP14DJ

Bramford Lane

IP12NS

Beaufort Street

IP14EW

Springfield Lane

IP14PP

Wesley Way

IP14DG

All Saints Road

IP14AX

Surbiton Road

IP12HQ

London Road

IP14ER

Bramford Lane

IP13PR

Anglesea Road

IP12EN

Yarmouth Road

IP13NS

Orford Street

IP12LL

Bramford Road

IP14AB

Bramford Road

IP13PG

Oban Street

IP14BY

Brooks Hall Road

IP13NF

St Georges Street

IP12EP

Norwich Road

IP14HZ

Chessington Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.