Postcode IP1 2LW 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, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westgate is £47,021 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from IP1 2LW.
Westgate near IP1 2LW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Ipswich | N/A | Walking directions to Ipswich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Alderman Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Alderman Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Broomhill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broomhill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sherrington Road Rec | Small | Walking directions to Sherrington Road Rec |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £590,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £390,000 | £234 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £215,000 | £243 |
| Terraced | 60 | £182,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 10 | £85,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £372,500 | £93,500 | £175,000 | £137,500 |
| 2017 | £288,000 | £108,000 | £183,250 | £143,500 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £104,000 | £199,950 | £154,000 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £125,000 | £208,000 | £158,000 |
| 2020 | £278,500 | £100,000 | £192,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £125,000 | £240,000 | £175,500 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £124,000 | £238,500 | £191,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £128,500 | £252,500 | £184,500 |
| 2024 | £237,500 | £122,500 | £246,750 | £180,501 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £129,000 | £220,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £50,000 | £170,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £414 | £174 | £194 | £182 |
| 2017 | £206 | £187 | £193 | £185 |
| 2018 | £237 | £180 | £198 | £195 |
| 2019 | £195 | £203 | £193 | £193 |
| 2020 | £228 | £174 | £225 | £197 |
| 2021 | £240 | £209 | £248 | £209 |
| 2022 | £226 | £203 | £272 | £236 |
| 2023 | £253 | £216 | £253 | £232 |
| 2024 | £255 | £207 | £251 | £240 |
| 2025 | £259 | £237 | £235 | £222 |
| 2026 | £271 | £156 | £197 | £218 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 2LW.
In the IP1 2LW postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | IKI Supermarket | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LP | Walking directions to IKI Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Farmfoods | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Welat | 69 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LT | Walking directions to Welat |
| 0.1 mi | MaXima | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LU | Walking directions to MaXima |
| 0.1 mi | Poloneze Best Price | 41 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LU | Walking directions to Poloneze Best Price |
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 2LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin John Kreidewolf
Westgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Abbott
Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP1 2LW records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP1 2LW in Westgate is £180,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to IP1 2LW, including Handford Hall Primary School (Good), Westbridge Academy (Good) and Springfield Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP1 2LW is Ipswich, about 1,437 m away.
IP1 2LW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,812 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP1 2LW is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Colin John Kreidewolf (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.