How many households are in St Olaves?

There are 2,180 households in St Olaves

What are house prices in St Olaves?

Based on 84 recent sales, the median price is £312,498.

How much social housing is near St Olaves?

About 31.5% across the St Olaves area.

What's the average income in St Olaves?

Average resident income is about £42,074 per year.

How safe is St Olaves?

Crime level in St Olaves is moderate with about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are prices by property type in St Olaves?

Latest medians: Detached £375,000, Semi-detached £329,498, Terraced £234,000, Flats £115,000.

What's the St Olaves population and density?

St Olaves population is 5,222 with density 2869.1 per km².

How deprived is St Olaves?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15095 of 32844 in country).

What home types are most common in St Olaves?

Housing mix: terraced 47.3%, semi-detached 28.4%.

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Q: What schools in St Olaves and how are they rated?

There are 1 schools in St Olaves: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East of England / West Suffolk / St Olaves

About

St Olaves is a ward located in the town of Bury St Edmunds, within the West Suffolk district. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, modern developments, and some older properties. It lies close to the town centre, providing easy access to local amenities, shops, and transport links. The ward is bordered by the River Lark, adding a natural element to the urban setting.

St Olaves includes several green spaces, such as St Olaves Park, which offers recreational areas for residents. The ward is also home to St Olaves Priory, a historic site that adds cultural significance to the area. With its proximity to schools and healthcare facilities, the ward serves as a practical living space for families and individuals. The combination of history, convenience, and residential character defines St Olaves as a functional part of Bury St Edmunds.

Area overview

On average St Olaves has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Olaves is £42,074 per year. There are 1 schools in St Olaves: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

31.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Olaves Population

5,222

Population density

2,869.1 per km²

Demographics

British

4,483

85.93%

Other White

393

7.53%

Other

1.05%

Indian

0.84%

Other Asian

0.59%

Total population: 5,217

Housing

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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £312,498 in St Olaves area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £520,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£375,000	£342,000	£352,000	£447,500	£489,000
Flats	3	£115,000	£102,400	£108,000	£120,000	£124,000
Semi-Detached	20	£329,498	£236,100	£287,811	£346,999	£360,745
Terraced	32	£234,000	£162,828	£209,500	£266,250	£309,995

10 years price trend in St Olaves

All postcodes in St Olaves

IP326PA

St Olaves Road

IP326QA

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326TT

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326TU

Mannock Drive

IP326FF

Spinning Lane

IP326RJ

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326RR

St Olaves Road

IP326TE

Sussex Road

IP326TX

Weston Drive

IP326GL

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326FE

Shearing Street

IP326GH

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326LU

Devon Close

IP326PZ

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326FW

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326FY

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326GF

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326GU

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326LS

Everard Close

IP326NU

Lamdin Road

IP326TB

Hawthorn Close

IP326TR

Myrtlewood Road

IP326TZ

Cossie Close

IP326PB

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326RS

Hodson Close

IP326RY

Beard Road

IP326SN

Boby Road

IP326UB

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326ST

Boby Road

IP326FD

Merchant Avenue

IP326FZ

Tut Hill

IP326PQ

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326SG

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326PG

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326PL

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326SH

Boby Road

IP326TA

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326FQ

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326GN

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326RL

St Olaves Road

IP326SD

St Olaves Road

IP326LP

Northumberland Avenue

IP326QN

Firtree Close

IP326SF

Summers Road

IP326SJ

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326SW

Hunter Road

IP326TF

Warwick Drive

IP326GW

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326FS

Tut Hill

IP326FT

Silk Close

IP326PD

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326RQ

Beetons Way

IP326RU

Everard Close

IP326SB

Summers Road

IP326TJ

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326TL

Gorst Close

IP326TQ

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326FP

Tut Hill

IP326NH

Northern Way

IP326PW

Oakes Close

IP326RP

Hunter Road

IP326RX

Clay Road

IP326SA

Beard Road

IP326SL

Floyd Road

IP326SP

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326SX

Beetons Way

IP326NN

Northern Way

IP326FA

Wool Road

IP326QG

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326RT

St Olaves Road

IP326SE

Brentgovel Street

IP326GG

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326QE

Oakes Close

IP326NT

Chase Road

IP326PR

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326RN

St Olaves Road

IP326SS

St Olaves Road

IP326TH

Durham Close

IP326TY

Tut Hill

IP326FR

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326PT

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326PX

Trevethan Close

IP326QQ

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326RG

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326TS

Myrtlewood Road

IP326FL

Great Hall Drive

IP326FN

Tut Hill

IP326GZ

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326QY

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326RE

Beetons Way

IP326UA

Trigg Way

IP326UD

St Olaves Road

IP326GA

St Olaves Road

IP326GP

Tut Hill

IP326SZ

Boby Road

IP326FU

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326GQ

Fornham, Great Barton & Rougham

IP326PE

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326PP

Howard Estate & Northgate

IP326TG

Cumberland Avenue

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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