Postcode IP1 2LT is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Westgate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westgate is £47,021 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Alderman Recreation Ground.
Westgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,812 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westgate is £47,021 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from IP1 2LT.
Westgate near IP1 2LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Ipswich | N/A | Walking directions to Ipswich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alderman Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Alderman Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Broomhill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broomhill Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £200,000 |
| Detached | 4 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £127,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the IP1 2LT postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 2LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Welat | 69 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LT | Walking directions to Welat |
| 0 mi | MaXima | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LU | Walking directions to MaXima |
| 0 mi | Poloneze Best Price | 41 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LU | Walking directions to Poloneze Best Price |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | IKI Supermarket | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LP | Walking directions to IKI Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP1 2LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin John Kreidewolf
Westgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.