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IP33 1TD

Blomfield Street

Abbeygate

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Overview

Postcode IP33 1TD is located in an urban city, within the Abbeygate area of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bury St Edmunds Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bury St Edmunds Central is £53,507 per year. The median sale price in Abbeygate is £270,000 (around £339 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £350,000. The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Grove Park Community Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bury St Edmunds Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,530 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bury St Edmunds Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bury St Edmunds Central is £53,507 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from IP33 1TD.

Flood risk

No risk

Bury St Edmunds Central near IP33 1TD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP33 1TD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bury St Edmunds

N/A

Walking directions to Bury St Edmunds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP33 1TD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGrove Park Community GardensSmallWalking directions to Grove Park Community Gardens

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
6,541.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.4(+209%)
Drugs
20.41(+606%)
Public order
19.48(+280%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.7(+163%)
Other theft
12.99(+137%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
73.48%
Other White
28
12.17%
African
8
3.48%
Indian
6
2.61%
Bangladeshi
4
1.74%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
40%
No qualifications
42
21.54%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.13%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
34.75%
Owns outright
32
27.12%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.42%
Other social rented
10
8.47%
Social rents from council
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Abbeygate

Median price: £270,000
Price per sq ft: £339
Sales (last 12 months): 101
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £350K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £339 per square foot) in Abbeygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbeygate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£665,000£368
Semi-Detached12£325,000£360
Terraced54£272,500£355
Flats26£182,500£316

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbeygate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbeygate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£535,750£140,500£291,000£235,000
2017£420,000£220,500£375,000£275,000
2018£666,600£225,000£375,000£253,396
2019£665,000£217,500£245,000£270,000
2020£340,000£215,000£350,000£275,000
2021£400,000£192,500£372,500£285,000
2022£650,000£275,000£375,000£262,500
2023£425,000£350,950£300,000£310,000
2024£415,000£324,975£288,750£299,000
2025£550,000£236,000£350,000£281,000
2026£645,000£195,000£290,000£284,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbeygate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbeygate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357£286£332£306
2017£360£355£354£327
2018£331£346£337£323
2019£347£301£348£297
2020£326£319£310£318
2021£391£325£362£330
2022£418£357£374£363
2023£458£406£404£359
2024£396£431£332£355
2025£395£366£386£372
2026£336£325£354£331
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbeygate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbeygate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 1TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 1TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 202533, Blomfield Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TDTerracedFreehold£290,000
13 Aug 202538, Blomfield Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TDTerracedFreehold£225,000
05 Sept 202524, Blomfield Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TETerracedFreehold£310,000
28 Jul 202515, Blomfield Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TETerracedFreehold£150,153
10 Jul 202633, St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SZTerracedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the IP33 1TD postcode area, located within Bury St Edmunds Central, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for IP33 1TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Edmundsbury CofE Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.3 miSecondaryKing Edward VI CEVC SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.5 mi16 plusWest Suffolk CollegeFurther education

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP33 1TD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP33 1TD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalTayfen Road, West Suffolk, IP33 1TBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miBury St Edmunds ExpressSt Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZWalking directions to Bury St Edmunds Express
0.1 miClear to SeaSt Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SJWalking directions to Clear to Sea
0.2 miK-Mart8 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AAWalking directions to K-Mart
0.2 miCook93 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SQWalking directions to Cook

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,874
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,919
Band H£4,703

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP33 1TD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dylan William Roques

Abbeygate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Peter Prinsley

Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWest SuffolkE07000245
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury St Edmunds and StowmarketE14001146
WardAbbeygateE05012763
ParishBury St EdmundsE04013227
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bury St Edmunds CentralE02006278
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 011EE01033046
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP33 1TD

Is IP33 1TD (Bury St Edmunds Central) safe?

The area around IP33 1TD records about 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and public order.

What is the average house price near IP33 1TD?

The median sale price around IP33 1TD in Abbeygate is £270,000 (about £339 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP33 1TD?

There are 13 schools close to IP33 1TD, including St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy (Requires improvement), King Edward VI CEVC School (Good) and West Suffolk College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to IP33 1TD?

The closest station to IP33 1TD is Bury St Edmunds, about 496 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP33 1TD?

IP33 1TD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP33 1TD (Bury St Edmunds Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP33 1TD is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan William Roques (Green Party).