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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

IP332DD

Nowton Road

IP331UY

Eastgate Street

IP332JP

Vinery Road

IP332BN

Sicklesmere Road

IP332TD

Copse Close

IP331AH

Qwysson Avenue

IP332TQ

Riseway Close

IP332PE

Pemberton Walk

IP332RA

Hardwick Lane

IP332LH

Runnymede Green

IP327BZ

Eastgate

IP332FA

Archers Place

IP333LB

Westgarth Gardens

IP332FF

Rushbrooke Lane

IP331SQ

St Johns Street

IP332GA

Governors Mews

IP332NP

Fulcher Close

IP332GJ

Macmillan Way

IP332TG

Broadland Road

IP331HP

Northgate Street

IP333LD

Longmeadow

IP331FA

Garland Street

IP332LY

Barons Road

IP327BG

Barton Road

IP331YA

The Vinefields

IP332FN

Southgate

IP331HQ

Northgate Street

IP332LL

Lincoln Green

IP332QU

Hardwick Park Gardens

IP332NL

The Curlews

IP332GF

Abbots Gate

IP332RJ

Macmillan Way

IP332QY

Macmillan Way

IP327QW

Hollow Road

IP331EB

Brentgovel Street

IP295NZ

Horsecroft Road

IP333UE

Abbot Road

IP331AG

Boughton Way

IP332TB

Hickling Drive

IP332QD

The Sewells

IP332RF

Macmillan Way

IP332JT

Vinery Road

IP331XW

Cotton Lane

IP333LH

Hospital Road

Data Sources

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