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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 41 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
41
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
21.38(-32%)
Shoplifting
5.03(-26%)
Other theft
4.8(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4(-37%)
Public order
3.32(-35%)
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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Bury St Edmunds West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,100,000.

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
Flats10£175,000
Terraced39£238,500
Semi-Detached54£285,000
Detached28£358,250

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

IP333SN

Newmarket Road

IP333UB

Abbot Road

IP332EN

Sherborne Road

IP333DT

Kings Road

IP333XD

Bockhill Road

IP332EL

Kelso Road

IP333SW

Minden

IP339TS

Minden

IP332EJ

Kelso Road

IP332DN

Hervey Road

IP339UF

Minden

IP333NA

Brockesby Walk

IP333GR

Westgate

IP333RZ

Minden Drive

IP332EG

Lindisfarne Road

IP333NT

Out Westgate

IP333DU

Shillitoe Close

IP333QY

Highbury Road

IP339UP

Minden

IP333LX

Ashwell Road

IP333NJ

Mill Road

IP332HH

Malvern Road

IP339UH

Minden

IP339YJ

Minden

IP339TQ

Minden

IP333JB

Oliver Road

IP333HX

Hanmer Walk

IP333PD

Maundy Close

IP333GP

Wick Lane

IP332HU

Covell Close

IP333SQ

Douglas Close

IP333HY

Ridley Road

IP333TX

Arras Road

IP339SG

Minden

IP333JA

Ridley Road

IP333NR

Hospital Road

IP333XA

Starre Road

IP339YB

Minden

IP332UB

Gardiner Close

IP333QP

Rosbrook Close

IP339TX

Minden

IP333HS

Ridley Road

IP333LJ

West Road

IP339TN

Minden

IP333TA

Olding Road

IP332DH

Bristol Road

IP333XB

Bronyon Close

IP332HT

Scarlin Road

IP333QQ

Grafton Close

IP333HQ

Willcox Avenue

IP333QF

Briarwood Avenue

IP333DB

Mill Road (South)

IP333LR

West Road

IP333UH

Winthrop Road

IP332EA

Hilltop

IP333XL

Glanfield Walk

IP332ES

Chepstow Road

IP333TF

Newmarket Road

IP339TB

Minden

IP339TF

Minden

IP333UD

Abbot Close

IP339UQ

Minden

IP339SD

Minden

IP332DL

Bristol Road

IP332EZ

Westminster Drive

IP339TT

Minden

IP333HJ

Ridley Road

IP333SF

Kesdale Gardens

IP333PZ

Westbury Avenue

IP333JU

Hospital Road

IP333QE

Westbury Avenue

IP333QG

Westbury Avenue

IP339SY

Minden

IP333LL

Linnet Road

IP339YG

Minden

IP339SQ

Minden

IP332HB

Wigston Road

IP333QW

Park Road

IP295PH

Horringer Road

IP332EW

Kirkstead Road

IP333DD

Victoria Street

IP333NQ

Ashwell Road

IP332EU

Whitby Road

IP333JP

Bullen Close

IP339UG

Minden

IP333RS

Highbury Crescent

IP333UQ

Constable Road

IP333XU

Denham Close

IP339SU

Minden

IP333GS

Westgate

IP333LZ

Brockesby Walk

IP333HZ

Ridley Road

IP333HL

Hooper Square

IP339SP

Minden

IP339YP

Minden

IP333DW

Yeomanry Yard

IP333NS

Petticoat Lane

IP333NN

Mill Road

IP333JF

Tomline Walk

IP333TZ

Sharon Road

Data Sources

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