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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 146 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
146
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
71.15(+129%)
Shoplifting
21.96(+209%)
Public order
19.46(+274%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.85(+116%)
Drugs
11.82(+355%)
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 153 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
Detached15£450,000
Flats44£178,250
Semi-Detached20£325,000
Terraced74£297,500

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

IP333GN

Wick Lane

IP333PQ

Old Convent Orchard

IP331BJ

The Traverse

IP331DB

Butter Market

IP331JZ

Enterprise Park

IP331NJ

Church Walks

IP333DN

St Peters Terrace

IP333PA

Out Westgate

IP331NS

Whiting Street

IP331NU

Finsbury Place

IP331SA

Foundry Terrace

IP332AY

Bakers Lane

IP326BQ

Thingoe Hill

IP331LJ

Abbeygate Street

IP331NR

Whiting Street

IP331XQ

Angel Hill

IP333DE

Kings Road

IP333FN

The Mews

IP333PH

St Andrews Street South

IP333ZG

Willow Way

IP326BG

Northgate Avenue

IP331PS

Guildhall Street

IP331SY

Peckham Street

IP333GQ

Tollgate

IP331LT

Angel Hill

IP332BJ

Southgate Street

IP326AD

Station Hill

IP333GB

Cherry Tree Close

IP333LY

St Peters Court

IP331QX

Crown Street

IP332AD

Abbeygate

IP333DG

Prospect Row

IP333RQ

Out Risbygate

IP331NN

College Lane

IP332BY

Swan Lane

IP333AN

Springfield Road

IP333RL

Grove Park

IP331DW

Butter Market

IP331NE

Hatter Street

IP333ND

Hospital Road

IP326AQ

Station Hill

IP333AP

Spring Terrace

IP333ED

York Terrace

IP331QT

Crown Street

IP331BZ

Cornhill

IP331TJ

St Andrew's Street North

IP331UF

Northgate Lodge

IP333AL

Merchants Place

IP333AT

Trinity Mews

IP333EA

Albert Street

IP333EH

West Road

IP333JT

Hospital Road

IP333NU

Out Westgate

IP326AN

Fornham Road

IP331JN

Cannon Street

IP331QL

Greene Mews

IP331TF

All Saints Court

IP333AE

Kings Mews

IP333SH

Prince Of Wales Close

IP332SB

Sextons Meadows

IP333FE

Auction Street

IP333FZ

Houghton Way

IP333RD

The Beeches

IP326AF

Station Hill

IP331TD

Blomfield Street

IP333ZB

Myrtle Close

IP331DY

Cornhill

IP332AJ

St Marys Square

IP332AS

Rutland Square

IP333EQ

York Road

IP333ZF

Marsh Way

IP331ES

High Baxter Street

IP331JW

Petch Close

IP331TE

Blomfield Street

IP326BH

Tayfen Road

IP331TG

Bishops Road

IP332SA

Rockingham Road

IP333DH

Robert Boby Way

IP331NP

Whiting Street

IP332FD

Maynewater Lane

IP333GG

Peckston Place

IP326AL

Fornham Road

IP332QG

Grindle Gardens

IP333FF

Auction Street

IP333GL

Risbygate Street

IP331QZ

Chequer Square

IP332ED

The Aviary

IP333BH

Grove Road

IP333FQ

Nelson Road

IP333RJ

Out Risbygate

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.