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About

Abbeygate ward encompasses the historic core of Bury St Edmunds, centred on the Abbey Gardens and the cathedral. The area is defined by its medieval street pattern and a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with the main shopping thoroughfares of Abbeygate Street and Cornhill running through it. The ruins of the great Benedictine abbey form a large public park at its heart.

The ward functions as the primary commercial and civic centre for West Suffolk, housing the borough council offices and the Theatre Royal. The unique combination of the cathedral precinct, the extensive Abbey ruins, and the 18th-century Angel Hill gives the area a distinct character. It is a focal point for local governance, shopping, and cultural events within the town.

Area overview

On average Abbeygate has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 268 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbeygate is £53,505 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbeygate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbeygate is home to around 4,678 people, with a population density of about 2,754.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
268
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbeygate Population
4,678
Population density
2,754.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
125.48(+304%)
Shoplifting
36.77(+417%)
Public order
34.42(+562%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.22(+340%)
Drugs
23.94(+821%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,629
77.48%
Other White
503
10.74%
Other Asian
105
2.24%
Other
94
2.01%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
66
1.41%
Total population: 4,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,710
40.34%
No qualifications
754
17.79%
Level 3 (A level)
567
13.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
496
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
369
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 4,239

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
923
34.84%
Owns outright
741
27.97%
Other social rented
409
15.44%
Owns with a mortgage
407
15.36%
Social rents from council
91
3.44%
Total households: 2,649

Property prices in Abbeygate

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Abbeygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,153 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbeygate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbeygate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£450,000
Flats16£188,500
Semi-Detached11£380,000
Terraced52£283,500

10 years median price trend in Abbeygate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbeygate.

All postcodes in Abbeygate

IP331TG

Bishops Road

IP332SA

Rockingham Road

IP333DH

Robert Boby Way

IP331NP

Whiting Street

IP332FD

Maynewater Lane

IP332QG

Grindle Gardens

IP333FF

Auction Street

IP333GL

Risbygate Street

IP331QZ

Chequer Square

IP332ED

The Aviary

IP333FQ

Nelson Road

IP332AB

Maynewater Lane

IP332BE

St Botolphs Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.