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Bury St Edmunds West

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About

Bury St Edmunds West sits on the western edge of the historic market town. The area is largely residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments. It is bordered by the A14, which provides a major transport link, and includes the large King Edward VI School campus.

The western boundary is marked by the River Lark, with some open green spaces following its course. A notable local feature is the West Suffolk Hospital, a significant employer for the area. The district retains a quiet, suburban feel, separate from the busier commercial centre of the town.

Area overview

On average Bury St Edmunds West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% 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 West is £53,494 per year. There are 2 schools in Bury St Edmunds West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bury St Edmunds West is home to around 8,747 people, with a population density of about 2,915.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bury St Edmunds West Population
8,747
Population density
2,915.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.44(-37%)
Shoplifting
5.49(-23%)
Other theft
5.49(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.32(-71%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,804
89.23%
Other White
454
5.19%
Other Asian
110
1.26%
Irish
73
0.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.53%
Total population: 8,746

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,132
29.3%
No qualifications
1,430
19.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,128
15.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,006
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
869
11.94%
Total 16+ residents: 7,277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,747
42.94%
Owns with a mortgage
957
23.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
514
12.64%
Other social rented
512
12.59%
Social rents from council
231
5.68%
Total households: 4,068

Property prices in Bury St Edmunds West

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £291,250 in Bury St Edmunds West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bury St Edmunds West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£373,250
Flats5£170,000
Semi-Detached45£315,000
Terraced34£253,500

10 years median price trend in Bury St Edmunds West

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

All postcodes in Bury St Edmunds West

IP339US

Minden

IP333QR

Cadogan Road

IP339TB

Minden

IP333UP

Abbot Road

IP333YU

Western Way

IP339TL

Minden

IP333JU

Hospital Road

IP333LJ

West Road

IP295PH

Horringer Road

IP332UA

Hasted Close

IP333GS

Westgate

IP333QS

Albemarle Road

IP333XL

Glanfield Walk

IP339UE

Minden

IP339YF

Minden

IP332EL

Kelso Road

IP332HF

Wigston Road

IP332HQ

Romsey Road

IP333HT

Hanmer Walk

IP333SN

Newmarket Road

IP333XU

Denham Close

IP339SG

Minden

IP339SQ

Minden

IP333BD

Victoria Street

IP333NR

Hospital Road

IP332HZ

Lilley Close

IP333DR

Kings Road

IP333HQ

Willcox Avenue

IP333NL

Castle Road

IP333SB

Dettingen Way

IP339TE

Minden

IP339UP

Minden

IP333QX

Winchester Road

IP333XN

Maltward Avenue

IP333XQ

Maltward Avenue

IP333HH

Greene Road

IP333HS

Ridley Road

IP333NA

Brockesby Walk

IP333NF

Perry Barn Close

IP333NT

Out Westgate

IP333UJ

Winthrop Road

IP339UJ

Minden

IP339SH

Minden

IP339TZ

Minden

IP339UR

Minden

IP333HY

Ridley Road

IP333TA

Olding Road

IP333BT

Chalk Road (South)

IP333QE

Westbury Avenue

IP333TU

Dettingen Way

IP339TS

Minden

IP339TY

Minden

IP333GP

Westgate

IP333LU

Ashwell Road

IP333TX

Arras Road

IP332DW

Hervey Road

IP333FU

Thingoe Mews

IP333JH

Oliver Road

IP333LP

Windmill Rise

IP333NB

Boyne Road

IP339TA

Minden

IP339UQ

Minden

IP339SF

Minden

IP332HD

Gedge Close

IP332JB

Manderville Road

IP333BA

Parkway

IP333UD

Abbot Close

IP333QY

Highbury Road

IP333SD

Westley Road

IP333TY

Robinson Close

IP339ST

Minden

IP339SY

Minden

IP333SZ

Western Way

IP332JD

Pembroke Road

IP333RW

Westley Road

IP333UW

Abbot Road

IP333GR

Westgate

IP333BU

Chalk Road South

IP333QW

Park Road

IP333UQ

Constable Road

IP332DH

Bristol Road

IP332EP

Sherborne Road

IP339SN

Minden

IP332HA

Wigston Road

IP333DT

Kings Road

IP333HF

Bennett Avenue

IP333HZ

Ridley Road

IP333LN

Ashwell Road

IP333RU

Westley Road

IP333XW

Winthrop Road

IP339UF

Minden

IP339YD

Minden

IP332HN

Abbotsbury Road

IP332HW

Walsingham Road

IP333BB

Victoria Street

IP333HG

Greene Road

IP333JQ

Oliver Road

IP333LX

Ashwell Road

IP333NW

Jacqueline Close

IP333UL

Winthrop Road

Data Sources

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