On average Westgate has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 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 £52,608 per year. The median sale price in Westgate is £300,000 (around £346 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £244,750 and £405,000. There are 1 schools in Westgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westgate is home to around 5,214 people, with a population density of about 2,960.8 per km².
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £346 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £405,000 | £354 |
| Terraced | 8 | £275,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £270,500 | £332 |
| Flats | 3 | £160,000 | £392 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325,000 | £136,375 | £220,000 | £222,000 |
| 2017 | £337,500 | £162,000 | £245,000 | £218,000 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £156,250 | £236,500 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £360,000 | £170,000 | £255,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £188,500 | £253,000 | £261,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £174,000 | £260,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | £390,000 | £162,500 | £295,000 | £297,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £167,500 | £275,000 | £257,500 |
| 2024 | £392,500 | £164,000 | £264,000 | £258,500 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £236,000 | £275,000 | £238,500 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £160,000 | £247,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £316 | £263 | £276 | £269 |
| 2017 | £307 | £279 | £266 | £281 |
| 2018 | £325 | £294 | £299 | £285 |
| 2019 | £313 | £287 | £287 | £269 |
| 2020 | £333 | £318 | £317 | £299 |
| 2021 | £328 | £244 | £317 | £286 |
| 2022 | £371 | £316 | £351 | £361 |
| 2023 | £385 | £260 | £329 | £342 |
| 2024 | £339 | £298 | £300 | £290 |
| 2025 | £357 | £392 | £319 | £289 |
| 2026 | £365 | £270 | £325 | £322 |
Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk 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.
John Anthony Augustine
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Raydon Rout
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
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Abbot Road
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Horringer Road
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Holywell Close
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Lindisfarne Road
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Corsbie Close
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Longacre Gardens
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Brooklands Close
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Hervey Road
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Covell Close
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Scarlin Road
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Winthrop Road
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Wigston Road
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Westgate
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Abbot Road
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Petticoat Lane
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Yew Tree Court
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Westgarth Gardens
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Thingoe Mews
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Blagge Close
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Lindisfarne Road
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Godolphin Close
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Hospital Road
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Hervey Road
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