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About

Westgate ward encompasses the western approach into Bury St Edmunds town centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. It contains several local schools and is bordered by the A1101 and railway line, providing key transport links. The residential streets are generally quiet, leading toward the more central shopping and business districts.

A notable local landmark is St Mary's Church, with its distinctive spire visible across the area. The ward includes some light industrial units and smaller commercial premises along its main routes. Open space is provided by the nearby Nowton Park, which lies just beyond the ward's southern boundary. The area serves as a residential gateway to the town's historic core.

Area overview

On average Westgate has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% 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. There are 2 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.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

174

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Westgate Population

5,214

Population density

2,960.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

86.11(+177%)

Shoplifting

31.45(+342%)

Public order

20.71(+298%)

Criminal damage and arson

19.56(+205%)

Other theft

15.92(+186%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

4,561

87.51%

Other White

309

5.93%

Other Asian

109

2.09%

Irish

0.73%

Indian

0.71%

Total population: 5,212

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,422

31.68%

No qualifications

847

18.87%

Level 3 (A level)

707

15.75%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

573

12.77%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

481

10.72%

Total 16+ residents: 4,488

Housing

Owns outright

1,224

51.06%

Owns with a mortgage

595

24.82%

Private landlord or letting agency

336

14.02%

Other social rented

137

5.72%

Social rents from council

1.79%

Total households: 2,397

Property prices in Westgate

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£443,000	£285,500	£331,250	£556,250	£740,495
Flats	3	£167,500	£153,550	£159,750	£168,750	£169,750
Semi-Detached	21	£275,000	£222,000	£244,000	£330,000	£364,000
Terraced	9	£265,000	£215,000	£230,000	£285,000	£339,500

10 years median price trend in Westgate

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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