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About

Eastgate ward is situated on the eastern side of Bury St Edmunds, a historic market town. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. It is bordered by the River Lark to the north and contains a significant portion of the town's retail and commercial infrastructure along its main roads. The ward includes the Moreton Hall estate, a large modern housing development with its own local facilities.

The ward's landscape is marked by the Lark Valley Path, a walking route following the river. Angel Hill, a large open square lined with historic buildings including the Athenaeum, is a central feature. The area encompasses the Abbey Gardens, the ruins of a medieval Benedictine monastery, which are a focal point for both residents and visitors. This creates a distinct blend of green space, history, and everyday community life within an urban setting.

Area overview

On average Eastgate has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastgate is £51,379 per year. Eastgate is home to around 2,552 people, with a population density of about 1,147.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastgate Population
2,552
Population density
1,147.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.13(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.97(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.8(+54%)
Other theft
5.49(0%)
Public order
3.92(-23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,041
80.01%
Other White
280
10.98%
Other Asian
38
1.49%
Other
36
1.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
1.29%
Total population: 2,551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
826
36.99%
No qualifications
481
21.54%
Level 3 (A level)
287
12.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
252
11.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
183
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 2,233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
413
29.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
385
27.9%
Other social rented
259
18.77%
Owns with a mortgage
214
15.51%
Social rents from council
61
4.42%
Total households: 1,380

Property prices in Eastgate

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £321K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £308 per square foot) in Eastgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£606,750£331
Semi-Detached3£350,000£361
Terraced22£292,500£339
Flats20£161,500£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,000£205,000£265,889
2017£209,000£237,500£275,000
2018£137,500£335,000£290,000
2019£184,500£326,250£233,750
2020£182,500£139,500£243,000
2021£222,500£330,750£299,950
2022£172,500£245,800£278,500
2023£134,000£355,000£275,000
2024£168,000£265,000£287,100
2025£170,000£335,000£282,750
2026£155,000£282,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£263£286
2017£322£241£282
2018£281£320£299
2019£293£353£305
2020£310£126£287
2021£362£341£310
2022£273£269£320
2023£236£335£328
2024£294£284£306
2025£269£302£343
2026£272£339
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eastgate in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Eastgate

Is Eastgate safe?

Eastgate records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Eastgate?

The median sale price in Eastgate is £238,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Eastgate?

Eastgate scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Eastgate sits around rank 15,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Eastgate?

The average household income in Eastgate is around £51,379 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Eastgate?

Eastgate is represented by 1 elected councillor: Cliff Waterman (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Eastgate

IP331SJ

St Johns Street

IP327AX

St Nicholas Close

IP327BZ

Eastgate

IP331EP

Cryspen Court

IP327AD

Brunel Business Court

IP331YW

Eastgate Street

IP331HB

Garland Street

IP331UQ

East Close

IP331AP

Eastgate Street

IP331EZ

Garland Street

IP331JJ

Darbys Court

IP331XZ

Minden Close

IP331AZ

Cotton Lane

IP331YG

The Vinefields

IP331SQ

St Johns Street

IP327AB

Eastern Way

IP331EQ

Well Street

IP331HU

Northgate Street

IP331JX

Cannon Fields

IP327FA

Hollow Road

IP331XT

Cotton Lane

IP331HG

Northgate Street

IP327AY

Hollow Road

IP331XP

Cotton Lane

IP331AT

St Edmunds Mews

IP331YA

The Vinefields

IP331HH

Mark Jennings Lane

IP331UY

Eastgate Street

IP331EL

Short Brackland

IP331HP

Northgate Street

IP327HX

Mercers Road

IP327BE

Barton Road

IP331YH

Barn Lane

IP331YQ

Eastgate Street

IP331EH

Orchard Street

IP331AQ

Abbeyfields

IP327AJ

Eastern Way

IP327AU

Hollow Road

IP331HQ

Northgate Street

IP327BG

Barton Road

IP331AR

The Daubentons

IP331AY

Chantry Court

IP331YP

Unicorn Place

IP331AF

Barwell Road

IP331AH

Qwysson Avenue

IP327AF

Barton Road

IP331HA

Schoolhall Lane

IP331JT

Church Row

IP331YR

Eastgate Street

IP331HZ

Northgate Street

IP331HY

Northgate Street

IP331XR

Cotton Lane Flats

IP331AE

Northgate Street

IP331XS

Pickwick Crescent

IP331EB

Brentgovel Street

IP331XY

Cotton Lane

IP331HR

Northgate Street

IP331AG

Boughton Way

IP331HS

Northgate Street

IP327BB

Compiegne Way

IP327HT

Chapel Pond Hill

IP331XU

Mustow Street

IP331XW

Cotton Lane

IP331YF

The Vinefields

IP331AJ

Tupman Walk

IP331HN

Pump Lane

IP327AZ

Hollow Road

IP331HT

St Michaels Close

IP331JU

Cannon Street

IP331XX

Eastgate Street

IP327BN

Shakers Lane

IP331FA

Garland Street

IP331JP

Cadney Lane

IP331JD

Northgate Street

IP331YD

The Vinefields

IP327QW

Hollow Road

IP331YE

The Vinefields

IP331XG

Cotton Lane

IP331HW

Northgate Street

IP331JR

Cannon Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.