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England / East of England / Ipswich / Westgate

About

Westgate ward is located in the northwest of Ipswich, covering a mix of residential and commercial areas. The ward includes parts of the town center, with landmarks like the Westgate Church and the Ipswich Museum. It is bordered by major roads such as Norwich Road and St Matthews Street, providing good transport links.

The area has a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, catering to different demographics. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and schools, serving the needs of residents. Westgate also has green spaces like Christchurch Park, offering recreational opportunities. The ward reflects a blend of historical and contemporary elements, typical of urban Ipswich.

Area overview

On average Westgate has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 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
125
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £835,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£254,000
Flats14£122,500
Semi-Detached19£227,000
Terraced59£177,500

10 years price trend in Westgate

All postcodes in Westgate

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
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.