Postcode IP1 4DS 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 1.2 miles away. There are 8 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 27.4% 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 4DS.
Westgate near IP1 4DS 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 4DS postcode area, located within Westgate, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Red Lion | 284 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AY | |
| 0.3 mi | The Inkerman | 197 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BX | |
| 0.3 mi | Suffolk Punch | 429 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 5DN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.