Postcode IP1 3LY is located in an urban city, within the Alexandra 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 136.0 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Gippeswyk Park.
Westgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.6% 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 2 ft away from IP1 3LY.
Westgate near IP1 3LY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ipswich | N/A | Walking directions to Ipswich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gippeswyk Park | Large | Walking directions to Gippeswyk Park |
| 0.3 mi | Alderman Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Alderman Recreation Ground |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £205,500 in Alexandra area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £223,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alexandra
In the IP1 3LY postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 3LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | East of England Co-op | Ipswich, IP2 8AN | Walking directions to East of England Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Polski Sklep | 33-35 Compair Crescent, Ipswich, IP2 0EH | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.3 mi | Threepenny Off License and Convenience Store | 1 Bridge Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XH | Walking directions to Threepenny Off License and Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 29 Coytes Gardens, Ipswich, IP1 1PS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | College Street, Ipswich, IP4 1FT | Walking directions to Londis |
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.