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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

IP326NU

Lamdin Road

IP326RD

Le Grice Walk

IP326FL

Great Hall Drive

IP326QR

Felton Walk

IP326SB

Summers Road

IP326GQ

Purdys Close

IP326LS

Northumberland Avenue

IP326LP

Northumberland Avenue

IP326FP

Rendell Crescent

IP326SZ

Boby Road

IP326JD

St Olaves

IP326PD

Bridgeman Walk

IP326LU

Devon Close

IP326TL

Gorst Close

IP326QB

Creed Walk

IP326QG

Parkington Walk

IP326FD

Merchant Avenue

IP326PX

Oakes Road

IP326DT

Baldwin Avenue

IP326NH

Northern Way

IP326TB

Hawthorn Close

IP326TQ

Dunnell Way

IP326TY

Windell Drive

IP326GN

Simpson Way

IP326UB

St Olaves

IP326RE

Beetons Way

IP326FS

Wool Road

IP326NN

Northern Way

IP326GU

Peachey Close

IP326GW

Peachey Close

IP326FU

Verna Street

IP326LZ

Suffolk Road

IP326PF

Mcintyre Walk

IP326LX

Cambridge Walk

IP326TX

Weston Drive

IP326LT

Bedford Road

IP326FR

Simcoe Road

IP326RJ

Eagle Walk

IP326RB

Beetons Way

IP326SW

Hunter Road

IP326SH

Hunter Road

IP326FY

Woodburn Drive

IP326PZ

Creed Walk

IP326QD

Oakes Road

IP326TT

Kenmare Close

IP326FA

Yarn Walk

IP326FZ

Goddard Street

IP326GF

Tollcott Drive

IP326GS

Flittons Close

IP326PW

Oakes Road

IP326SX

Beetons Way

IP326NA

Northumberland Avenue

IP326QN

Firtree Close

IP326QP

Anderson Walk

IP326NT

Chase Road

IP326ND

Northumberland Avenue

Data Sources

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