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IP33 3AG

Nelson Road

Abbeygate

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Detailed insights for IP33 3AG

Overview

Postcode IP33 3AG is located in an urban city, within the Abbeygate ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bury St Edmunds Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 272.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× 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 nearest station is Bury St Edmunds, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbey Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
272
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Bury St Edmunds Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bury St Edmunds Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 272.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% 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 159 ft away from IP33 3AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bury St Edmunds Central near IP33 3AG 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 3AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bury St Edmunds

N/A

Walking directions to Bury St Edmunds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP33 3AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAbbey GardensMediumWalking directions to Abbey Gardens
0.3 miGrove Park Community GardensSmallWalking directions to Grove Park Community Gardens

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
2,531.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
129.7(+311%)
Shoplifting
83.38(+1119%)
Public order
34.88(+581%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.34(+346%)
Drugs
23.43(+711%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
69.67%
Other White
49
13.39%
Other Asian
14
3.83%
Other
10
2.73%
African
9
2.46%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
33.53%
No qualifications
81
24.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.01%
Apprenticeship
26
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
46.59%
Owns outright
35
19.89%
Other social rented
29
16.48%
Owns with a mortgage
18
10.23%
Social rents from council
9
5.11%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Abbeygate

Median price£291,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£227K – £380K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Abbeygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,750,000.

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
Detached7£590,000£399
Semi-Detached13£350,000£372
Terraced53£277,500£376
Flats34£236,000£348

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£281,500
2026£590,000£222,500£290,000£291,000
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£370£386£373
2026£403£321£345£334
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 3AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 3AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026Apartment 48, Liberty Lodge, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GLFlatsLeasehold£490,000
01 Jul 2025Apartment 28, Liberty Lodge, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GLFlatsLeasehold£339,950
30 Jun 2025Apartment 11, Liberty Lodge, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GLFlatsLeasehold£341,950
27 Jun 2025Apartment 43, Liberty Lodge, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GLFlatsLeasehold£350,950
13 Jun 2025Apartment 4, Liberty Lodge, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GLFlatsLeasehold£341,950

Schools

In the IP33 3AG postcode area, located within Bury St Edmunds Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP33 3AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miPrimarySt Edmundsbury CofE Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryKing Edward VI CEVC SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP33 3AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP33 3AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miK-Mart8 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AAWalking directions to K-Mart
0.1 miBury St Edmunds ExpressSt Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZWalking directions to Bury St Edmunds Express
0.1 miTesco Express24-26 Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1DYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCook93 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SQWalking directions to Cook
0.2 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 3AG, 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 011AE01030091
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP33 3AG

Is IP33 3AG (Bury St Edmunds Central) safe?

The area around IP33 3AG records about 272 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near IP33 3AG?

The median sale price around IP33 3AG in Bury St Edmunds Central is £291,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP33 3AG?

There are 14 schools close to IP33 3AG, including St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Serious Weaknesses), St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy and King Edward VI CEVC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP33 3AG?

The closest station to IP33 3AG is Bury St Edmunds, about 839 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP33 3AG?

IP33 3AG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP33 3AG (Bury St Edmunds Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP33 3AG is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan William Roques (Green 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.