Postcode IP1 4AW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westgate is £47,021 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Sherrington Road Rec.
Westgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP1 4AW.
Westgate near IP1 4AW 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sherrington Road Rec | Small | Walking directions to Sherrington Road Rec |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 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 | 5 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £127,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £229,750 |
| Terraced | 60 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the IP1 4AW postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 4AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Treasure Hut | 238 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AS | Walking directions to Treasure Hut |
| 0.2 mi | East of England Co-op | 201-203 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4DS | Walking directions to East of England Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 293 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | IKI Supermarket | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LP | Walking directions to IKI Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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: 16/01/2026.