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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

IP332BT

Nowton Road

IP332QT

Mayfield Road

IP331EP

Cryspen Court

IP332GE

Abbots Gate

IP332DE

Out Westgate

IP332DP

Horringer Road

IP332GH

Haven Close

IP332JS

Grosvenor Gardens

IP331AY

Chantry Court

IP327AX

St Nicholas Close

IP332RU

Rougham Hill

IP332PW

Steward Road

IP332FL

Southgate

IP332BF

Finley Way

IP332LF

Barons Road

IP331YG

The Vinefields

IP332LR

Rembrandt Way

IP332PZ

Farm Close

IP332RB

Hardwick Lane

IP332DG

Horringer Road

IP332DZ

Linton Gardens

IP331AZ

Cotton Lane

IP332LX

Rembrandt Gardens

IP327BB

Compiegne Way

IP332LE

Hardwick Lane

IP332LG

Boon Close

IP332NA

Ely Close

IP331XR

Cotton Lane Flats

IP331JP

Cadney Lane

IP332JU

Vinery Road

IP332DQ

Horringer Road

IP332NW

Smith Walk

IP332LA

Caulfield Close

IP332TA

Hickling Drive

IP331JD

Northgate Street

IP332GN

Abbots Gate

IP331HG

Northgate Street

IP332SN

Byfield Way

IP331AF

Barwell Road

IP332LS

Holywell Close

IP332PH

Caie Walk

IP331YD

The Vinefields

IP333JY

Hospital Road

IP332PP

Bright Close

IP332FR

Southgate

IP333UG

Winthrop Road

IP332PR

Jarman Close

IP333LG

Westgarth Gardens

IP332DS

Horsecroft Road

IP332NX

Olle Close

IP331HS

Northgate Street

IP331JT

Church Row

IP332NN

Nowton Road

IP332FH

Whitebeam Grove

IP333DA

Maple Close

IP332TJ

Mayfield Road

IP332LB

Vinery Road

IP331EL

Short Brackland

IP332NS

Bevis Walk

IP332GG

Abbots Gate

IP332LZ

Chichester Close

IP327BE

Barton Road

IP332RS

Rushbrooke Lane

IP332RR

Rushbrooke Lane

IP332RD

Hardwick Lane

IP331YF

The Vinefields

IP332JR

Vinery Road

IP332DT

Horsecroft Road

IP331HH

Mark Jennings Lane

IP327AU

Hollow Road

IP333JX

Brooklands Close

IP333PE

Petticoat Lane

IP332BU

Nowton Road

IP327AB

Eastern Way

IP332DU

Horsecroft Road

IP331AJ

Tupman Walk

IP332DY

Horsecroft Road

IP327AF

Barton Road

IP331HY

Northgate Street

IP332DB

Victory Close

IP332PN

Caie Walk

IP331HT

St Michaels Close

IP332FW

Southgate

IP327AJ

Eastern Way

IP332RH

Hardwick Shopping Centre

IP331SJ

St Johns Street

IP332QS

Fallowfield Walk

IP332PY

Croft Rise

IP332DJ

Bristol Road

IP333UA

Abbot Road

IP332PG

Watson Close

IP332GL

Abbots Gate

IP332NR

Mayfield Road

IP332DA

Bury Park Drive

IP331AR

The Daubentons

IP332TF

Woodside Close

IP331JJ

Darbys Court

IP332PS

Nowton Road

IP332JY

Canute Court

IP331AT

St Edmunds Mews

Data Sources

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