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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 very high deprivation and moderate 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 8,683.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
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
8,683 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 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 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
Detached4£340,000
Flats11£127,000
Terraced66£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

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

Data Sources

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