Postcode IP1 4BZ 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 133.9 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Broomhill Park.
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 133.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from IP1 4BZ.
Westgate near IP1 4BZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Broomhill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broomhill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sherrington Road Rec | Small | Walking directions to Sherrington Road Rec |
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 4BZ postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP1 4BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 293 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 90 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | IKI Supermarket | Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LP | Walking directions to IKI Supermarket |
| 0.2 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 |
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.