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Bury St Edmunds Central

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About

Bury St Edmunds Central is defined by its historic core, centred around the Abbey Gardens and the cathedral. The area maintains a traditional market town layout, with streets radiating from the main thoroughfares of Cornhill and Buttermarket. Georgian and Victorian architecture is prevalent, housing a mix of national retailers and independent businesses.

The ruined Norman abbey forms a large green space at the heart of the district, with the modern cathedral standing adjacent. A key focal point is the 18th-century Theatre Royal, one of the last remaining Regency playhouses in the country still used for its original purpose.

Area overview

On average Bury St Edmunds Central has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bury St Edmunds Central is £53,507 per year. There are 8 schools in Bury St Edmunds Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Bury St Edmunds Central is home to around 8,377 people, with a population density of about 2,972.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bury St Edmunds Central Population
8,377
Population density
2,972.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.95(+122%)
Shoplifting
23.04(+237%)
Public order
18.38(+259%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.01(+105%)
Drugs
11.34(+292%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,532
77.97%
Other White
894
10.67%
Other Asian
163
1.95%
Other
140
1.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
122
1.46%
Total population: 8,378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,919
39.7%
No qualifications
1,244
16.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,033
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
890
12.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
645
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 7,352

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,482
32.75%
Owns outright
1,239
27.38%
Owns with a mortgage
830
18.34%
Other social rented
615
13.59%
Social rents from council
193
4.27%
Total households: 4,525

Property prices in Bury St Edmunds Central

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Bury St Edmunds Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bury St Edmunds Central 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 Bury St Edmunds Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced71£315,000
Semi-Detached25£345,000
Flats47£179,000
Detached14£450,000

10 years median price trend in Bury St Edmunds Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury St Edmunds Central.

All postcodes in Bury St Edmunds Central

IP332AY

Bakers Lane

IP326SR

Anglian Lane

IP333ST

Corsbie Close

IP326BP

Forum Court

IP331BX

Cornhill

IP333AS

Springfield Road

IP333FD

Abbeygate

IP333AE

Kings Mews

IP331UF

Northgate Lodge

IP331QR

Westgate Street

IP331DB

Butter Market

IP331RH

Churchgate Street

IP333EW

Queens Road

IP332BE

St Botolphs Lane

IP333DN

St Peters Terrace

IP326BL

Layham Drive

IP333ZE

Bulrush Crescent

IP326BH

Tayfen Road

IP333ZA

Fen Way

IP333ZG

Willow Way

IP333EE

York Road

IP326BA

Avenue Approach

IP333EF

York Close

IP332SD

Tannery Drive

IP331QF

Guildhall Street

IP331QD

Guildhall Street

IP331RT

Honey Hill

IP331RG

Churchgate Street

IP333AA

Risbygate Street

IP333AW

Durbar Terrace

IP331RF

Angel Lane

IP333ZB

Myrtle Close

IP331AL

St Johns Mews

IP333AY

Springfield Avenue

IP331SZ

St Andrews Street North

IP331NJ

Church Walks

IP333BL

Cornfield Road

IP331NN

College Lane

IP331JY

Lathbury Court

IP332BH

Haberden Place

IP331LS

Angel Hill

IP332AZ

Southgate Street

IP332BQ

Southgate Street

IP331UN

Abbeygate Street

IP331JL

St Martins Street

IP333NY

Eyre Close

IP331NX

Whiting Street

IP331RE

Bridewell Lane

IP333TT

Beetons Way

IP332AG

Southgate Street

IP331TZ

St Andrews Street North

IP331JW

Petch Close

IP333EA

Albert Street

IP333DJ

Kings Road

IP333FX

Houghton Way

IP333EP

Queens Road

IP331UL

Abbeygate Street

IP333AZ

Risbygate Street

IP332ND

Baker's Lane

IP333BJ

Grove Road

IP331DA

Butter Market

IP331UZ

Angel Hill

IP332BJ

Southgate Street

IP331BT

Cornhill

IP331BQ

Cornhill

IP333GQ

Tollgate

IP332AP

Raingate Street

IP331TT

St Andrew's Street North

IP332AW

Prussia Lane

IP331NZ

Whiting Street

IP326BG

Northgate Avenue

IP332TS

Almoners Field

IP331DD

Skinner Street

IP331DY

Cornhill

IP331HF

Looms Lane

IP333FQ

Nelson Road

IP333AP

Spring Terrace

IP326EA

Raynham Road

IP332FG

Ames Court

IP333GJ

Everly Mews

IP326AG

Mermaid Close

IP333RG

Spring Lane

IP332AR

Raingate Street

IP332AF

Southgate Street

IP326BE

Thingoe Hill

IP331SU

Old Stable Yard

IP333DY

Albert Crescent

IP331DX

Cornhill

IP333NZ

Out Westgate

IP333AB

Chancellery Mews

IP333AU

Spring Lane

IP331BE

Cornhill

IP333FR

Nelson Road

IP331JS

St Martin's Street

IP331XL

Mustow Street

IP333EG

York Road

IP332AU

St Botolph's Lane

IP331ST

Ipswich Court

IP332AA

St Marys Square

IP331QB

Guildhall Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.