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About

The Westgate area in Ipswich is located near the town center, bordered by the River Orwell to the south. It features a mix of residential and commercial properties, with historic buildings alongside modern developments. The area is known for its proximity to key transport links, including Ipswich train station and major road routes.

Westgate includes several green spaces, such as Christchurch Park, which offers walking paths and recreational facilities. The area also has a range of shops, cafes, and local businesses, catering to both residents and visitors. Its central location makes it a practical choice for those commuting or exploring the town.

Area overview

On average Westgate has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 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 of residents in Westgate is £41,400 per year. There are 4 schools in Westgate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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
Detached7£253,000
Flats13£122,500
Semi-Detached21£227,000
Terraced58£171,000

10 years median price trend in Westgate

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

All postcodes in Westgate

IP14BU

Blenheim Road

IP14DB

Bramford Lane

IP14DJ

Bramford Lane

IP14DL

Richmond Road

IP12FD

Victoria Street

IP13PX

Anglesea Road

IP12JT

Ainslie Road

IP12NH

Norwich Road

IP13PF

Cardigan Street

IP14AT

Bramford Road

IP14AW

Bramford Road

IP14QB

Millers View

IP13JG

Charles Street

IP14AG

Bramford Road

IP14BY

Brooks Hall Road

IP14EY

Bramford Lane

IP14QE

Riverside Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.