On average Westgate has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Westgate is £185,500 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,750 and £228,000. There are 3 schools in Westgate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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 per km².
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £226 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £727,500 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £214,128 | £234 |
| Terraced | 56 | £187,000 | £228 |
| Flats | 12 | £92,000 | £188 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £372,500 | £93,500 | £175,000 | £137,500 |
| 2017 | £288,000 | £108,000 | £183,250 | £143,500 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £104,000 | £199,950 | £154,000 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £125,000 | £208,000 | £158,000 |
| 2020 | £278,500 | £100,000 | £192,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £125,000 | £240,000 | £175,500 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £124,000 | £238,500 | £191,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £128,500 | £252,500 | £184,500 |
| 2024 | £237,500 | £122,500 | £246,750 | £180,501 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £131,000 | £220,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £727,500 | £83,000 | £201,500 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £414 | £174 | £194 | £182 |
| 2017 | £206 | £187 | £193 | £185 |
| 2018 | £237 | £180 | £198 | £195 |
| 2019 | £195 | £203 | £193 | £193 |
| 2020 | £228 | £174 | £225 | £197 |
| 2021 | £240 | £209 | £248 | £209 |
| 2022 | £226 | £203 | £272 | £236 |
| 2023 | £253 | £216 | £253 | £232 |
| 2024 | £255 | £207 | £251 | £240 |
| 2025 | £259 | £236 | £235 | £224 |
| 2026 | £267 | £158 | £223 | £222 |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Westgate ward.
Colin John Kreidewolf
Westgate - Elected 7 May 2026
IP12NX
Wellington Street
IP12LX
Rendlesham Road
IP13JJ
Bridle Way
IP12LJ
Bramford Road
IP14AX
Surbiton Road
IP14ER
Bramford Lane
IP12LF
Surrey Road
IP13PS
Anglesea Road
IP12JY
The Gates
IP12HB
London Road
IP12NT
Wellington Street
IP12EJ
London Road
IP12PS
Norwich Road
IP14DQ
Bramford Lane
IP14DW
Richmond Road
IP14AW
Bramford Road