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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

IP339UD

Minden

IP332EF

Thornton Road

IP332EW

Kirkstead Road

IP333LT

Priors Avenue

IP332EQ

Lindisfarne Road

IP333JP

Bullen Close

IP333QJ

Cadogan Road

IP333QN

Chelsea Close

IP333SW

Minden

IP333XB

Bronyon Close

IP333YB

Minden

IP333SQ

Douglas Close

IP332HB

Wigston Road

IP333QB

Highbury Road

IP333QP

Rosbrook Close

IP333QQ

Grafton Close

IP339SJ

Minden

IP339TW

Minden

IP339YQ

Western Way

IP332HS

Bedell Close

IP333SP

Western Way

IP339SE

Minden

IP339TP

Minden

IP339YL

Minden

IP332EU

Whitby Road

IP332HY

Godolphin Close

IP333HP

The Parade

IP333GT

Westgate

IP333JF

Tomline Walk

IP333TF

Newmarket Road

IP333XT

Denham Close

IP339SB

Minden

IP339YN

Minden

IP333HX

Hanmer Walk

IP339YG

Minden

IP332DN

Hervey Road

IP332HT

Scarlin Road

IP333NP

Pleasant Row

IP333UR

Flemyng Road

IP332HR

Blagge Close

IP333NN

Mill Road

IP333SA

Westley Road

IP332HG

Abbotsbury Road

IP333EN

West Road

IP333HR

Fitzgerald Walk

IP333NG

Beaumont Close

IP333PZ

Westbury Avenue

IP339SW

Minden

IP333EJ

West Road

IP333RS

Highbury Crescent

IP333XS

Hepworth Avenue

IP332DL

Bristol Road

IP333NJ

Mill Road

IP333QU

Clare Close

IP333TZ

Sharon Road

IP333UT

Flemyng Road

IP339TN

Minden

IP339TU

Minden

IP333QF

Briarwood Avenue

IP339UL

Minden

IP333HA

Newmarket Road

IP333HJ

Ridley Road

IP333JA

Ridley Road

IP333JG

Oliver Road

IP333QG

Westbury Avenue

IP333JL

Paddock Close

IP333NQ

Ashwell Road

IP333SE

Westley Road

IP333UH

Winthrop Road

IP339SS

Minden

IP339SX

Minden

IP339SU

Minden

IP339TR

Minden

IP339UB

Minden

IP333JD

Sancroft Walk

Data Sources

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