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About

St Olaves ward encompasses a largely residential portion of the town of Bury St Edmunds, situated to the east of the town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including Victorian terraces and more modern developments, alongside local shopping parades and community facilities. It contains the Abbey Gardens and the historic cathedral, which serve as central green and cultural spaces for residents.

The ward is defined by the River Lark, which flows along its northern boundary, providing a natural corridor. This area includes the neighbourhood known as the Tayfen, which has undergone significant residential development. St Olaves maintains a distinct identity separate from the more commercial core, with several schools and parks supporting local daily life.

Area overview

On average St Olaves has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Olaves is £51,800 per year. There are 1 schools in St Olaves: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Olaves is home to around 5,222 people, with a population density of about 2,869.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Olaves Population
5,222
Population density
2,869.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.83(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.62(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.32(-45%)
Other theft
5.55(+1%)
Public order
4.6(-10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,483
85.93%
Other White
393
7.53%
Other
55
1.05%
Indian
44
0.84%
Other Asian
31
0.59%
Total population: 5,217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
969
23.36%
No qualifications
954
22.99%
Level 3 (A level)
674
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
656
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
557
13.42%
Total 16+ residents: 4,149

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
637
29.22%
Owns outright
474
21.74%
Other social rented
430
19.72%
Social rents from council
312
14.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
11.24%
Total households: 2,180

Property prices in St Olaves

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in St Olaves area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Olaves 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 St Olaves over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£410,000
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached24£307,500
Terraced30£226,250

10 years median price trend in St Olaves

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

All postcodes in St Olaves

IP326DE

Tollgate Lane

IP326FX

Weavers Lane

IP326GD

Flemish Avenue

IP326QA

Davoren Walk

IP326GY

Osbourne Way

IP326TA

Blackthorn Walk

IP326GG

Lynn Way

IP326UA

Trigg Way

IP326QU

Braddock Square

IP326SY

Frances Street

IP326QX

St Olaves

IP326GL

Mansfield Road

IP326PB

Mcintyre Walk

IP326GP

Collis Close

IP326PE

Bridgeman Walk

IP326TS

Myrtlewood Road

IP326RY

Clay Road

IP326PJ

Mcintyre Walk

IP326RX

Clay Road

IP326QJ

Parkington Walk

IP326SL

Floyd Road

IP326QQ

Clark Walk

IP326GT

Pettits Drive

IP326FQ

Rendell Crescent

IP326RU

Everard Close

IP326GB

St Olaves

IP326SU

Boby Road

IP326FF

Spinning Lane

IP326TG

Cumberland Avenue

IP326FJ

Tudor Road

IP326SJ

Andrews Walk

IP326SG

Nunn Square

IP326RL

St Olaves Road

IP326RR

St Olaves Road

IP326QZ

Clay Road

IP326QH

Anderson Walk

IP326FB

Merchant Avenue

IP326PG

Deck Walk

IP326RZ

Ion Road

IP326RT

St Olaves Road

IP326UD

Westhorpe Avenue

IP326SQ

Nunn Square

IP326PT

Thompson Walk

IP326NL

Coppice End

IP326PY

Robinson Walk

IP326QL

Wollaston Close

IP326SP

St Olaves Precinct

IP326RP

St Olaves Road

IP326TZ

Cossie Close

IP326GH

St Olaves

IP326PR

Thompson Walk

IP326RG

Leech Walk

IP326ST

Boby Road

IP326RN

St Olaves Road

IP326PL

Braddock Square

IP326PQ

Deck Walk

IP326LY

Hertford Close

IP326SS

Howard Road

IP326FN

Wexford Way

IP326TE

Sussex Road

IP326PN

Trevethan Close

IP326RQ

Beetons Way

IP326TD

Charles Place

IP326FE

Shearing Street

IP326FT

Silk Close

IP326FG

Martin Reed Walk

IP326PA

Oakes Road

IP326QY

Parkington Walk

IP326PS

Salmon Walk

IP326PH

Oakes Road

IP326RS

Hodson Close

IP326TF

Warwick Drive

IP326TU

Mannock Drive

IP326SD

Summers Road

IP326QE

Oakes Close

IP326GA

St Olaves Road

IP326TW

Barwick Avenue

IP326GE

Goddard Street

IP326LJ

The Lark Valley Trade Park

IP326LR

Northumberland Avenue

IP326GX

Pretty Close

IP326TH

Durham Close

IP326GR

Mainwearing Road

IP326SA

Beard Road

IP326GJ

Hopwoods Road

IP326PP

Prigg Walk

IP326PU

Oakes Road

IP326FW

Cargo Lane

IP326SF

Summers Road

IP326NW

Northern Way

IP326SE

Cornish Walk

IP326SN

Boby Road

IP326GZ

Waits Close

IP326TJ

Dunnell Way

IP326TN

Redwood Drive

IP326TR

Myrtlewood Road

IP326FH

St Olaves

IP326QS

Oakes Road

IP326QT

Goldsmith Close

IP326QF

Oakes Road

Data Sources

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