Postcode IP1 2QG 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 132.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Westgate is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Alderman Recreation Ground.
Westgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.7% 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 of residents in Westgate is £41,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from IP1 2QG.
Westgate near IP1 2QG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £253,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £122,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £227,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £171,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the IP1 2QG 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 2QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2EJ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 40 Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0BX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | IKI Supermarket | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LP | Walking directions to IKI Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Welat | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LT | Walking directions to Welat |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.