Postcode IP1 4BW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 69.1 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 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Dales Open Space.
Westgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,922 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Westgate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from IP1 4BW.
Westgate near IP1 4BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £835,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £254,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £122,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £227,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £177,500 |
10 years price trend in Westgate
In the IP1 4BW postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Inkerman | 197 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BX | |
| 0.3 mi | Suffolk Punch | 429 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 5DN | |
| 0.3 mi | Red Lion | 284 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AY |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.