Postcode IP1 2QG is located in an urban city, within the Westgate area 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 119.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westgate is £47,021 per year. The median sale price in Westgate is £185,000 (around £224 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £152,750 and £228,000. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Alderman Recreation Ground.
Westgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,573 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Westgate is £47,021 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from IP1 2QG.
Westgate near IP1 2QG has very low 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 |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £330,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £218,255 | £232 |
| Terraced | 54 | £186,500 | £223 |
| Flats | 12 | £92,000 | £198 |
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 | £131,000 | £223,500 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £67,000 | £203,000 | £185,000 |
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 | £236 | £243 | £224 |
| 2026 | £263 | £158 | £221 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP1 2QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 100, Yeoman Close, Ipswich, IP1 2QE | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 126, Yeoman Close, Ipswich, IP1 2QE | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 168, Yeoman Close, Ipswich, IP1 2QB | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 73, Beaconsfield Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AF | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 37, Beaconsfield Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AF | Terraced | Freehold | £142,500 |
In the IP1 2QG postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Handford Hall Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ranelagh Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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 | Family Supermarket | 132 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AB | Walking directions to Family Supermarket |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP1 2QG, 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 2QG records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IP1 2QG in Westgate is £185,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to IP1 2QG, including Handford Hall Primary School (Good), Ranelagh Primary School (Good) and Springfield Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP1 2QG is Ipswich, about 1,395 m away.
IP1 2QG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,573 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 2QG 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).