Postcode IP33 3BB 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 West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bury St Edmunds West is £53,494 per year. The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Grove Park Community Gardens.
Bury St Edmunds West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,637 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Bury St Edmunds West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bury St Edmunds West is £53,494 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from IP33 3BB.
Bury St Edmunds West near IP33 3BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bury St Edmunds | N/A | Walking directions to Bury St Edmunds |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grove Park Community Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grove Park Community Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £590,000 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £350,000 | £372 |
| Terraced | 53 | £277,500 | £376 |
| Flats | 34 | £236,000 | £348 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 3BB.
In the IP33 3BB postcode area, located within Bury St Edmunds West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP33 3BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Daily | Out Risbygate, West Suffolk, IP33 3RJ | Walking directions to Co-op Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Robert Boby Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3DH | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | K-Mart | 8 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA | Walking directions to K-Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Newmarket Road, West Suffolk, IP33 3HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 24-26 Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1DY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP33 3BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dylan William Roques
Abbeygate - Elected 7 May 2026
Peter Prinsley
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP33 3BB records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.
The median sale price around IP33 3BB in Bury St Edmunds West is £291,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to IP33 3BB, including West Suffolk College (Good), St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Serious Weaknesses) and St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP33 3BB is Bury St Edmunds, about 1,057 m away.
IP33 3BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,637 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP33 3BB is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan William Roques (Green Party).
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.