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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

IP333FU

Thingoe Mews

IP333UX

Flemyng Road

IP339SN

Minden

IP332HY

Godolphin Close

IP333SD

Westley Road

IP333PY

Euston Close

IP333HR

Fitzgerald Walk

IP339SW

Minden

IP333QJ

Cadogan Road

IP332HJ

Netley Road

IP333UP

Abbot Road

IP339SR

Minden

IP333PX

Ickworth Drive

IP339ST

Minden

IP333DR

Kings Road

IP333NE

Prior's Avenue

IP333UN

Abbot Road

IP333HG

Greene Road

IP333UT

Flemyng Road

IP339TW

Minden

IP333HE

Bennett Avenue

IP333GY

Hutton Close

IP332HQ

Romsey Road

IP333LS

West Road

IP333RW

Westley Road

IP333UY

Kylborne Close

IP333NG

Beaumont Close

IP339TD

Minden

IP339TH

Minden

IP333HP

The Parade

IP333HT

Hanmer Walk

IP332EH

Lindisfarne Road

IP332JA

Huntingfield Road

IP339YL

Minden

IP333QT

Winchester Road

IP333XH

Starre Road

IP333BT

Chalk Road (South)

IP339TL

Minden

IP339TE

Minden

IP333UL

Winthrop Road

IP333UU

Osmund Walk

IP333DX

Albert Crescent

IP333UW

Abbot Road

IP333RX

Gainsborough Road

IP333BS

St James Lane

IP332HD

Gedge Close

IP339UR

Minden

IP339TZ

Minden

IP333LW

Ashwell Road

IP332HL

Dorchester Road

IP333LP

Windmill Rise

IP332HF

Wigston Road

IP339UB

Minden

IP333UJ

Winthrop Road

IP332HW

Walsingham Road

IP333JH

Oliver Road

IP332JE

Huntingfield Road

IP333BU

Chalk Road South

IP332JD

Pembroke Road

IP339UJ

Minden

IP333HU

Shadwell Walk

IP333GT

Westgate

IP333BW

Chalk Road North

IP333JD

Sancroft Walk

IP333RY

Minden Drive

IP332HX

Scarlin Road

IP333GZ

Winthrop Road

IP333HH

Greene Road

IP333UZ

Flemyng Road

IP333JL

Paddock Close

IP333JN

Pinners Way

IP333NW

Jacqueline Close

IP339SB

Minden

IP339SE

Minden

IP333GA

Hospital Road

Data Sources

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