Postcode insights

IP33 1XR

Cotton Lane Flats

Eastgate

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Detailed insights for IP33 1XR

Overview

Postcode IP33 1XR is located in an urban city, within the Eastgate ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Eastgate & Southgate area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eastgate & Southgate is £51,379 per year. The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbey Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Eastgate & Southgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Eastgate & Southgate has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.7%

Approximately 32.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Eastgate & Southgate is £51,379 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from IP33 1XR.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastgate & Southgate near IP33 1XR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP33 1XR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bury St Edmunds

N/A

Walking directions to Bury St Edmunds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP33 1XR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAbbey GardensMediumWalking directions to Abbey Gardens
0.4 miSt Mary's SquareSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Square
0.4 miSt Mary's SquareSmallWalking directions to St Mary's Square

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
4,459.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.05(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.89(+24%)
Shoplifting
7.01(+2%)
Drugs
4.38(+52%)
Other theft
4.38(-20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
73.91%
Other White
40
17.39%
Other
7
3.04%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
2.17%
Indian
4
1.74%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
33.02%
No qualifications
60
27.91%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
34.52%
Other social rented
38
22.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
22.62%
Social rents from council
17
10.12%
Owns with a mortgage
16
9.52%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Eastgate

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £321K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £308 per square foot) in Eastgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£606,750£331
Semi-Detached3£350,000£361
Terraced22£292,500£339
Flats20£161,500£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,000£205,000£265,889
2017£209,000£237,500£275,000
2018£137,500£335,000£290,000
2019£184,500£326,250£233,750
2020£182,500£139,500£243,000
2021£222,500£330,750£299,950
2022£172,500£245,800£278,500
2023£134,000£355,000£275,000
2024£168,000£265,000£287,100
2025£170,000£335,000£282,750
2026£155,000£282,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£263£286
2017£322£241£282
2018£281£320£299
2019£293£353£305
2020£310£126£287
2021£362£341£310
2022£273£269£320
2023£236£335£328
2024£294£284£306
2025£269£302£343
2026£272£339
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 1XR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 20252, Pickwick Crescent, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1XSTerracedFreehold£263,000
08 May 20251, Manson Mews, 111, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HROtherFreehold£250,000
08 May 2025Flat 4, Margaret Stern House, 111, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HROtherFreehold£1,750,000
08 May 202526, Manson Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HROtherFreehold£1,750,000
29 Aug 202537, Cross Penny Court, Cotton Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1XYFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the IP33 1XR postcode area, located within Eastgate & Southgate, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP33 1XR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGuildhall Feoffment Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePriory SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableLearning Support, Western Area Education OfficeMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP33 1XR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP33 1XR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEastgate Stores19 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1XXWalking directions to Eastgate Stores
0.3 miCook93 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SQWalking directions to Cook
0.3 miTesco Express24-26 Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1DYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBury St Edmunds ExpressSt Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZWalking directions to Bury St Edmunds Express
0.3 miIceland5-6 Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1BEWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district (2025-26).

Band A£1,495
Band B£1,745
Band C£1,994
Band D£2,243
Band E£2,741
Band F£3,240
Band G£3,738
Band H£4,486

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 1XR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cliff Waterman

Eastgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour 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
WardEastgateE05012772
ParishBury St EdmundsE04013227
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eastgate & SouthgateE02006281
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 013FE01033049
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP33 1XR

Is IP33 1XR (Eastgate & Southgate) safe?

The area around IP33 1XR records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near IP33 1XR?

The median sale price around IP33 1XR in Eastgate & Southgate is £238,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP33 1XR?

There are 12 schools close to IP33 1XR, including Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School (Good), Priory School (Outstanding) and Learning Support, Western Area Education Office. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP33 1XR?

The closest station to IP33 1XR is Bury St Edmunds, about 788 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP33 1XR?

IP33 1XR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP33 1XR (Eastgate & Southgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.