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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

IP14DX

Lambeth Close

IP14BD

Kingston Road

IP12HB

London Road

IP12JW

Wilberforce Street

IP14AH

Bramford Road

IP13SF

Henley Road

IP13PD

Ann Street

IP14BJ

Sallows Close

IP13PZ

Bowthorpe Close

IP13NE

Upper High Street

IP14AN

Windsor Road

IP13LL

Bedford Street

IP12NN

Norwich Road

IP13HS

Claude Street

IP14DN

Hammersmith Way

IP14BA

Bramford Road

IP14AZ

Bramford Road

Data Sources

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