Postcode IP33 3FR 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 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbey Gardens.
Bury St Edmunds Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,113 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Bury St Edmunds Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 272.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bury St Edmunds Central is £53,507 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from IP33 3FR.
Bury St Edmunds Central near IP33 3FR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bury St Edmunds | N/A | Walking directions to Bury St Edmunds |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Grove Park Community Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grove Park Community Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £665,000 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £325,000 | £360 |
| Terraced | 54 | £272,500 | £355 |
| Flats | 26 | £182,500 | £316 |
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 | £281,000 |
| 2026 | £645,000 | £195,000 | £290,000 | £284,000 |
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 | £366 | £386 | £372 |
| 2026 | £336 | £325 | £354 | £331 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 3FR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 17, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA | Other | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 5, Raes Yard, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3EY | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Apartment 48, Liberty Lodge, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GL | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Apartment 41, Liberty Lodge, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GL | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Apartment 28, Liberty Lodge, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GL | Flats | Leasehold | £339,950 |
In the IP33 3FR 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Mar 2024. | |
St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Mar 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI CEVC School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2019. | |
King Edward VI CEVC School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2019
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| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | West Suffolk College | Further education | Unrated. | |
West Suffolk College ratingInspection information
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IP33 3FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | K-Mart | 8 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA | Walking directions to K-Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Bury St Edmunds Express | St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZ | Walking directions to Bury St Edmunds Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 24-26 Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1DY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Clear to Sea | St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SJ | Walking directions to Clear to Sea |
| 0.1 mi | Cook | 93 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SQ | Walking directions to Cook |
Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP33 3FR, 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 3FR 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.
The median sale price around IP33 3FR in Abbeygate is £270,000 (about £339 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to IP33 3FR, 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.
The closest station to IP33 3FR is Bury St Edmunds, about 781 m away.
IP33 3FR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,113 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 3FR is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan William Roques (Green Party).