Moreton Hall ward sits on the eastern edge of Bury St Edmunds, characterised by a mix of residential housing developments and significant areas of open space. The neighbourhood is primarily a modern settlement, with housing estates built from the late 20th century onwards. It contains several large playing fields, parks, and the protected King's Meadow, which provides a green corridor. The local centre on Lawson Place houses essential shops and services for the community.
A notable feature is the presence of the historic Moreton Hall, a Grade II listed building set within its own grounds, which contrasts with the surrounding newer homes. The ward is bordered by the A14 to the north, defining its edge, and includes the Sybil Andrews Academy. Transport links are a key aspect, with good road access and regular bus services connecting residents to Bury St Edmunds town centre and beyond.
Area overview
On average Moreton Hall has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moreton Hall is £71,054 per year. There are 6 schools in Moreton Hall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Property prices in Moreton Hall
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Moreton Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £795,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Moreton Hall 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 Moreton Hall over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
49
£425,000
£315,400
£370,000
£485,000
£599,000
Flats
9
£150,000
£98,000
£118,000
£202,500
£222,200
Semi-Detached
35
£297,000
£188,100
£260,000
£336,500
£375,500
Terraced
34
£244,000
£140,200
£205,000
£277,500
£335,000
10 years median price trend
in Moreton Hall
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moreton Hall.
