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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
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
43.09(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.92(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.62(-25%)
Other theft
6.13(+10%)
Public order
5.36(+3%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 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
Detached20£390,000
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached23£314,000
Terraced37£223,000

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

IP326PA

Oakes Road

IP326QA

Davoren Walk

IP326TT

Kenmare Close

IP326TU

Mannock Drive

IP326FF

Spinning Lane

IP326RJ

Eagle Walk

IP326RR

St Olaves Road

IP326TE

Sussex Road

IP326TX

Weston Drive

IP326GL

Mansfield Road

IP326GH

St Olaves

IP326LU

Devon Close

IP326FE

Shearing Street

IP326PZ

Creed Walk

IP326FW

Cargo Lane

IP326GU

Peachey Close

IP326NU

Lamdin Road

IP326FY

Woodburn Drive

IP326GF

Tollcott Drive

IP326LS

Northumberland Avenue

IP326TB

Hawthorn Close

IP326TR

Myrtlewood Road

IP326TZ

Cossie Close

IP326RS

Hodson Close

IP326SN

Boby Road

IP326PB

Mcintyre Walk

IP326RY

Clay Road

IP326UB

St Olaves

IP326ST

Boby Road

IP326FD

Merchant Avenue

IP326PQ

Deck Walk

IP326SG

Nunn Square

IP326FZ

Goddard Street

IP326PG

Deck Walk

IP326SH

Hunter Road

IP326PL

Braddock Square

IP326TA

Blackthorn Walk

IP326GN

Simpson Way

IP326RL

St Olaves Road

IP326SD

Summers Road

IP326FQ

Rendell Crescent

IP326QN

Firtree Close

IP326LP

Northumberland Avenue

IP326SF

Summers Road

IP326SJ

Andrews Walk

IP326SW

Hunter Road

IP326TF

Warwick Drive

IP326FT

Silk Close

IP326RQ

Beetons Way

IP326SB

Summers Road

IP326TJ

Dunnell Way

IP326FP

Rendell Crescent

IP326PW

Oakes Road

IP326FS

Wool Road

IP326GW

Peachey Close

IP326PD

Bridgeman Walk

IP326RU

Everard Close

IP326TL

Gorst Close

IP326TQ

Dunnell Way

IP326NH

Northern Way

IP326RP

St Olaves Road

IP326RX

Clay Road

IP326SA

Beard Road

IP326SP

St Olaves Precinct

IP326SX

Beetons Way

IP326SL

Floyd Road

IP326SE

Cornish Walk

IP326RT

St Olaves Road

IP326FA

Yarn Walk

IP326NN

Northern Way

IP326QG

Parkington Walk

IP326GG

Lynn Way

IP326QE

Oakes Close

IP326NT

Chase Road

IP326PR

Thompson Walk

IP326SS

Howard Road

IP326TH

Durham Close

IP326TY

Windell Drive

IP326RN

St Olaves Road

IP326FR

Simcoe Road

IP326PT

Thompson Walk

IP326PX

Oakes Road

IP326QQ

Clark Walk

IP326RG

Leech Walk

IP326TS

Myrtlewood Road

IP326FN

Wexford Way

IP326QY

Parkington Walk

IP326RE

Beetons Way

IP326UA

Trigg Way

IP326UD

Westhorpe Avenue

IP326FL

Great Hall Drive

IP326GZ

Waits Close

IP326GA

St Olaves Road

IP326GP

Collis Close

IP326SZ

Boby Road

IP326FU

Verna Street

IP326GQ

Purdys Close

IP326TG

Cumberland Avenue

IP326PE

Bridgeman Walk

IP326PP

Prigg Walk

Data Sources

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