Postcode IP1 3QL 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Christchurch 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP1 3QL.
Westgate near IP1 3QL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Christchurch Park | Large | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
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 3QL postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 3QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | European Mini Market | Westgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DZ | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 47-57 St Matthew's Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Unit 23 Sailmakers, Ipswich, IP1 3BB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Unit 34 Sailmakers, Ipswich, IP1 3BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Ipswich Ripple Food Co-op | 19 Tower Street, Ipswich, IP1 3BE | Walking directions to Ipswich Ripple Food Co-op |
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.