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Eastgate & Southgate

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About

Eastgate & Southgate form a primarily residential district on the eastern and southern fringes of Bury St Edmunds' historic core. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments, with streets leading directly from the town's medieval grid. It functions as a quiet gateway neighbourhood, with local shops and schools serving the community.

The grounds of the Abbey of St Edmund, including the Abbey Gardens and the ruins, border the area, providing expansive green space. A specific local feature is the Norman Tower, standing separate from the main cathedral, which marks a historic entrance to the abbey precincts. Traffic along the main routes increases during peak hours, connecting these streets to the broader town and countryside.

Area overview

On average Eastgate & Southgate has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastgate & Southgate is £51,379 per year. There are 5 schools in Eastgate & Southgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eastgate & Southgate is home to around 8,321 people, with a population density of about 1,345.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastgate & Southgate Population
8,321
Population density
1,345.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.99(+39%)
Public order
7.93(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.81(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.17(-55%)
Other theft
5.05(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,799
81.69%
Other White
614
7.38%
Other Asian
271
3.26%
Indian
174
2.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
65
0.78%
Total population: 8,323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,623
36.39%
No qualifications
1,317
18.27%
Level 3 (A level)
974
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
900
12.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 7,208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,791
44.36%
Owns with a mortgage
821
20.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
687
17.02%
Other social rented
483
11.96%
Social rents from council
146
3.62%
Total households: 4,037

Property prices in Eastgate & Southgate

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £280,250 in Eastgate & Southgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eastgate & Southgate 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 Eastgate & Southgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£465,000
Flats35£170,000
Semi-Detached22£319,750
Terraced45£257,000

10 years median price trend in Eastgate & Southgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastgate & Southgate.

All postcodes in Eastgate & Southgate

IP332RT

River Lane

IP332NH

Nowton Road

IP331XG

Cotton Lane

IP332PJ

Caie Walk

IP332GB

Abbots Gate

IP331HR

Northgate Street

IP327FA

Hollow Road

IP332FY

Maris Piper Drive

IP332NU

Caie Walk

IP331YP

Unicorn Place

IP331UQ

East Close

IP332TH

Links Close

IP333FT

Chevington Close

IP332TE

Townlane Road

IP332QB

Grange Walk

IP332PD

Mayfield Road

IP331YR

Eastgate Street

IP332LT

Rembrandt Way

IP332DR

Horringer Road

IP333LE

Meadow Close

IP331EZ

Garland Street

IP332DX

Longacre Gardens

IP331XY

Cotton Lane

IP332BP

Sicklesmere Road

IP332FS

Southgate

IP333AX

The Mead

IP331EH

Orchard Street

IP332FT

Southgate

IP332RG

Macmillan Way

IP332QZ

Hardwick Lane

IP332LN

Salisbury Green

IP331XS

Pickwick Crescent

IP332QA

Faiers Close

IP333JZ

South Close

IP332LW

Barons Road

IP332BX

Nowton Road

IP327AD

Brunel Business Court

IP332BS

Sicklesmere Road

IP331AP

Eastgate Street

IP332NT

Mayfield Road

IP331HB

Garland Street

IP331JR

Cannon Street

IP331YW

Eastgate Street

IP332NB

Sharp Road

IP332JZ

Stonebridge Avenue

IP332QF

Hardwick Lane

IP331XZ

Minden Close

IP331XX

Eastgate Street

IP331XU

Mustow Street

IP332QL

Home Farm Lane

IP332PF

Mayfield Road

IP332LU

Rembrandt Way

IP331JX

Cannon Fields

IP332BW

Sicklesmere Road

IP331HW

Northgate Street

IP331HN

Pump Lane

IP332PQ

Samuel Street Walk

IP332PL

Smith Walk

IP332QJ

Home Farm Lane

IP333UF

Winthrop Road

IP331YE

The Vinefields

IP331YQ

Eastgate Street

IP331XT

Cotton Lane

IP331HA

Schoolhall Lane

IP332SY

Rushbrooke Lane

IP332FB

Abbots Gate

IP332LP

Rembrandt Way

IP331YH

Barn Lane

IP331EQ

Well Street

IP331AE

Northgate Street

IP332RN

Rougham Road

IP331HU

Northgate Street

IP332PB

Mayfield Road

IP332TN

Steward Road

IP331AQ

Abbeyfields

IP332JF

Yew Tree Court

IP333JW

Berkeley Gardens

IP327AZ

Hollow Road

IP327AY

Hollow Road

IP333LF

Saxon Rise

IP332NY

Caie Walk

IP332PX

Hickling Drive

IP332JX

Ilex Close

IP332PU

Hickling Drive

IP333LQ

Westgarth Gardens

IP331JU

Cannon Street

IP332PT

Mayfield Road

IP331HZ

Northgate Street

IP332NZ

Caie Walk

IP327HT

Chapel Pond Hill

IP332PA

Banks Walk

IP332DF

Stamford Court

IP332NJ

Plovers Way

IP332RW

Oaklands Park

IP332GW

Jazzy Close

IP331XP

Cotton Lane

IP327HX

Mercers Road

IP327BN

Shakers Lane

IP332RX

Rougham Hill

IP332LJ

Canterbury Green

Data Sources

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