Westgate, Ipswich
Key facts
Westgate is a UK electoral ward in Ipswich. Westgate has some of the most affordable terraces and flats around Ipswich. Crime's dropping, and schools like Handford Hall Primary are rated Good.
About Westgate
Westgate has some of the most affordable terraces and flats around Ipswich. Crime's dropping, and schools like Handford Hall Primary are rated Good. You'll find everything you need for everyday shopping locally — convenience stores, pharmacies and a supermarket are all here. Dentists are particularly well served too, though you'll need to head just outside the neighbourhood for cafés, banks and the railway station.
Your living costs will be lower than the UK average, especially council tax and transport. The drier Suffolk climate and excellent air quality work well for the older properties in the conservation areas. A car makes getting around easier, but retail, health and manufacturing jobs are nearby, and nearly a quarter of residents work from home.
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