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About

Westgate ward sits directly west of the Ipswich town centre, bordered by the River Gipping to the north. The area contains a mix of residential streets and commercial premises, with the main retail and business activity concentrated along the London Road corridor. Housing includes Victorian terraces and more modern developments, providing a range of accommodation close to the central amenities.

A notable local landmark is the former Westgate Station building, a surviving structure from the area's historical railway connections. The ward is also home to the large Christchurch Park, which provides extensive green space with mature trees and sports facilities. Transport links are central to the area's character, with major road routes converging here.

Area overview

On average Westgate has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 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 8,683.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westgate Population
10,199
Population density
8,683 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.42(+75%)
Shoplifting
23.83(+235%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.94(+102%)
Public order
10.2(+96%)
Other theft
9.41(+69%)
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 qualifications or above
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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
Detached5£335,000
Flats9£127,000
Semi-Detached20£229,750
Terraced60£175,000

10 years median price trend in Westgate

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

All postcodes in Westgate

IP12NB

Barrack Corner

IP14AL

Bramford Road

IP12PG

Chevallier Street

IP12NA

Bramford Road

IP13LU

Berners Street

IP13QJ

High Street

IP14BA

Bramford Road

IP14QF

Tower Mill Road

IP12JX

Victoria Street

IP14DX

Lambeth Close

IP13NY

Newson Street

IP13PJ

Anglesea Road

IP12LL

Bramford Road

IP12PF

Chevallier Street

IP14EB

Blenheim Road

IP12PH

Little Bramford Lane

IP12QB

Yeoman Close

IP13PR

Anglesea Road

IP14DG

All Saints Road

IP13NB

Dykes Street

IP12HB

London Road

IP13JP

Fonnereau Road

IP13LJ

Bedford Street

IP13QH

High Street

IP14EP

Bramford Lane

IP14DD

Thetford Road

IP13PB

The Courtyard

IP14DE

Bramford Lane

IP12LW

Bramford Road

IP14EU

Bramford Lane

IP14QG

Tower Mill Road

IP12LE

Surrey Road

IP12PQ

Chevallier Street

IP13DA

St Georges Street

IP13JL

Fonnereau Road

IP12PT

Norwich Road

IP13JR

Fonnereau Road

IP12JQ

Benezet Street

IP12HZ

Wilberforce Street

IP13PD

Ann Street

IP14AD

Beaconsfield Road

IP14AR

Riverside Road

IP14AX

Surbiton Road

IP14ER

Bramford Lane

IP13SF

Henley Road

IP14QA

Dhobi Place

IP12GL

Bramford Road

IP12JR

Bulwer Road

IP12NJ

Norwich Road

IP12QR

Wilberforce Street

IP13JQ

Neale Street

IP13NP

Geneva Road

IP13NX

Gymnasium Street

IP14BS

Norwich Road

IP14DP

Richmond Road

IP14HA

Norwich Road

IP14DH

Bramford Lane

IP12LU

Bramford Road

IP13NE

Upper High Street

IP14AN

Windsor Road

IP14DT

Kitchener Road

IP12ET

Norwich Road

IP14BE

Edward Close

IP13NL

St Georges Street

IP14BG

Kingston Road

IP14FB

Fulham Way

IP14AF

Beaconsfield Road

IP14FF

Bayswater Close

IP12PA

Chevallier Street

IP13PH

Oban Street

IP13PU

Anglesea Road

IP14BX

Norwich Road

IP14BZ

Brooks Hall Road

IP14EN

Brookfield Road

IP12LJ

Bramford Road

IP12NG

Norwich Road

IP13NA

St Georges Street

IP13PA

Cumberland Street

IP14AS

Bramford Road

IP12JY

The Gates

IP12NR

Beaufort Street

IP12QH

Yeoman Close

IP14BQ

Kingston Road

IP12PE

Chevallier Street

IP13PS

Anglesea Road

IP14AQ

Tower Mill Road

IP14HZ

Chessington Gardens

IP12EJ

London Road

IP12HQ

London Road

IP12LQ

Gatacre Road

IP12LY

Rendlesham Road

IP13PZ

Bowthorpe Close

IP12JH

Clarkson Street

IP12NU

Anglesea Road

IP14BD

Kingston Road

IP14EL

Springfield Lane

IP12NL

Norwich Road

IP13NZ

Alpe Street

IP14FE

Greenford Way

IP12NX

Wellington Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.