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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

IP326LR

Northumberland Avenue

IP326SY

Frances Street

IP326JD

St Olaves

IP326QU

Braddock Square

IP326FX

Weavers Lane

IP326PJ

Mcintyre Walk

IP326PN

Trevethan Close

IP326QD

Oakes Road

IP326QR

Felton Walk

IP326QX

St Olaves

IP326FJ

Tudor Road

IP326GJ

Hopwoods Road

IP326LX

Cambridge Walk

IP326FB

Merchant Avenue

IP326LY

Hertford Close

IP326NL

Coppice End

IP326NW

Northern Way

IP326QZ

Clay Road

IP326TN

Redwood Drive

IP326GD

Flemish Avenue

IP326GE

Goddard Street

IP326GR

Mainwearing Road

IP326ND

Northumberland Avenue

IP326PF

Mcintyre Walk

IP326PS

Salmon Walk

IP326SQ

Nunn Square

IP326SU

Boby Road

IP326GY

Osbourne Way

IP326LZ

Suffolk Road

IP326QT

Goldsmith Close

IP326DT

Baldwin Avenue

IP326PH

Oakes Road

IP326TD

Charles Place

IP326QB

Creed Walk

IP326LJ

The Lark Valley Trade Park

IP326QS

Oakes Road

IP326RD

Le Grice Walk

IP326GX

Pretty Close

IP326QP

Anderson Walk

IP326RB

Beetons Way

IP326QH

Anderson Walk

IP326TW

Barwick Avenue

IP326DE

Tollgate Lane

IP326FH

St Olaves

IP326GS

Flittons Close

IP326GT

Pettits Drive

IP326NA

Northumberland Avenue

IP326QL

Wollaston Close

IP326GB

St Olaves

IP326LT

Bedford Road

IP326PY

Robinson Walk

IP326QJ

Parkington Walk

IP326RZ

Ion Road

IP326FG

Martin Reed Walk

IP326PU

Oakes Road

IP326QF

Oakes Road

Data Sources

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