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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 71 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
71
Deprivation level
4/10
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
41.34(+33%)
Public order
7.69(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.57(+18%)
Other theft
5.17(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.45(-61%)
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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Eastgate & Southgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,110,000.

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
Detached31£460,000
Flats32£172,500
Semi-Detached13£310,050
Terraced41£263,000

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

IP331AQ

Abbeyfields

IP331EB

Brentgovel Street

IP331HN

Pump Lane

IP331HZ

Northgate Street

IP332BW

Sicklesmere Road

IP332FW

Southgate

IP332QS

Fallowfield Walk

IP332BU

Nowton Road

IP332JR

Vinery Road

IP332GH

Haven Close

IP332LE

Hardwick Lane

IP332NS

Bevis Walk

IP331AH

Qwysson Avenue

IP333UE

Abbot Road

IP327QW

Hollow Road

IP331XY

Cotton Lane

IP332FL

Southgate

IP332GA

Governors Mews

IP327BZ

Eastgate

IP331JT

Church Row

IP332LB

Vinery Road

IP332QJ

Home Farm Lane

IP333JZ

South Close

IP331JR

Cannon Street

IP332NU

Caie Walk

IP332PP

Bright Close

IP332PX

Hickling Drive

IP331AJ

Tupman Walk

IP331SJ

St Johns Street

IP332FR

Southgate

IP332NA

Ely Close

IP332NB

Sharp Road

IP332LS

Holywell Close

IP332PA

Banks Walk

IP332QZ

Hardwick Lane

IP332RH

Hardwick Shopping Centre

IP332RJ

Macmillan Way

IP332BF

Finley Way

IP332DB

Victory Close

IP333JW

Berkeley Gardens

IP333LE

Meadow Close

IP331HY

Northgate Street

IP332PZ

Farm Close

IP332QT

Mayfield Road

Data Sources

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