Postcode IP1 3NX 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 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Park.
Westgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,477 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% 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 3.5% 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 320 ft away from IP1 3NX.
Westgate near IP1 3NX 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 | Christchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
| 0.4 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 3NX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 38, Gymnasium Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NX | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 34, Gymnasium Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NX | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 7, Geneva Road, Ipswich, IP1 3NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £204,150 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 57, Geneva Road, Ipswich, IP1 3NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 4, Geneva Road, Ipswich, IP1 3NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the IP1 3NX postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Ipswich School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Handford Hall Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jan 2023. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP1 3NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 47-57 St Matthew's Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Poloneze Best Price | 41 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LU | Walking directions to Poloneze Best Price |
| 0.2 mi | MaXima | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LU | Walking directions to MaXima |
| 0.2 mi | European Mini Market | Westgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DZ | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Welat | 69 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LT | Walking directions to Welat |
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 3NX, 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 3NX 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IP1 3NX in Westgate is £185,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to IP1 3NX, including St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (Good), Ipswich School and Handford Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IP1 3NX is Ipswich, about 1,236 m away.
IP1 3NX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,477 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 3NX 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).