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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
34.87(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.8(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.62(+34%)
Public order
5.49(+6%)
Other theft
5.09(-8%)
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

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £259,500 in Eastgate 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£360,000
Flats17£170,000
Semi-Detached3£314,500
Terraced23£285,000

10 years median price trend in Eastgate

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

All postcodes in Eastgate

IP331JD

Northgate Street

IP331AP

Eastgate Street

IP331YW

Eastgate Street

IP327AX

St Nicholas Close

IP331HH

Mark Jennings Lane

IP331JJ

Darbys Court

IP331EL

Short Brackland

IP331HW

Northgate Street

IP331AT

St Edmunds Mews

IP327HX

Mercers Road

IP331HQ

Northgate Street

IP327BE

Barton Road

IP331XX

Eastgate Street

IP331EH

Orchard Street

IP331XU

Mustow Street

IP331EQ

Well Street

IP331EZ

Garland Street

IP331YG

The Vinefields

IP327BN

Shakers Lane

IP331SQ

St Johns Street

IP331XR

Cotton Lane Flats

IP327HT

Chapel Pond Hill

IP331AF

Barwell Road

IP327AF

Barton Road

IP331HP

Northgate Street

IP331YF

The Vinefields

IP327AZ

Hollow Road

IP331XS

Pickwick Crescent

IP327AU

Hollow Road

IP331AG

Boughton Way

IP331EP

Cryspen Court

IP331FA

Garland Street

IP331HR

Northgate Street

IP331HT

St Michaels Close

IP331AZ

Cotton Lane

IP327BB

Compiegne Way

IP327BG

Barton Road

IP331JP

Cadney Lane

IP331HG

Northgate Street

IP331XP

Cotton Lane

IP331HU

Northgate Street

IP327AJ

Eastern Way

IP331UY

Eastgate Street

IP327AD

Brunel Business Court

IP331YD

The Vinefields

IP331YP

Unicorn Place

IP331AR

The Daubentons

IP331JU

Cannon Street

IP331HS

Northgate Street

IP331YR

Eastgate Street

IP331HB

Garland Street

IP331UQ

East Close

IP327FA

Hollow Road

IP331JX

Cannon Fields

IP331XT

Cotton Lane

IP331AE

Northgate Street

IP331HA

Schoolhall Lane

IP331XW

Cotton Lane

IP331YE

The Vinefields

IP331YQ

Eastgate Street

IP331YA

The Vinefields

IP331XG

Cotton Lane

IP331AY

Chantry Court

IP331YH

Barn Lane

IP327AB

Eastern Way

IP327AY

Hollow Road

IP331XZ

Minden Close

IP331AQ

Abbeyfields

IP331EB

Brentgovel Street

IP331HN

Pump Lane

IP331HZ

Northgate Street

IP331AH

Qwysson Avenue

IP327QW

Hollow Road

IP331XY

Cotton Lane

IP327BZ

Eastgate

IP331JT

Church Row

IP331JR

Cannon Street

IP331AJ

Tupman Walk

IP331SJ

St Johns Street

IP331HY

Northgate Street

Data Sources

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