Postcode insights

IP33 3GZ

Winthrop Road

Westgate

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Detailed insights for IP33 3GZ

Overview

Postcode IP33 3GZ is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bury St Edmunds West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% below 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 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Gainsborough Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
10
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Bury St Edmunds West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bury St Edmunds West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bury St Edmunds West is £53,494 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP33 3GZ.

Flood risk

Medium

Bury St Edmunds West near IP33 3GZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IP33 3GZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGainsborough Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Gainsborough Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
5,044.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.63(-76%)
Burglary
0.85(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.85(-87%)
Vehicle crime
0.85(-81%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
90.11%
Other White
18
6.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.06%
Indian
2
0.71%
Irish
2
0.71%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
24.89%
No qualifications
48
20.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
50.41%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.89%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.63%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Westgate

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£346
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £403K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £346 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £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 Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£434,000£353
Semi-Detached20£280,000£331
Flats9£239,000£392
Terraced12£237,250£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£136,375£220,000£222,000
2017£337,500£162,000£245,000£218,000
2018£340,000£156,250£236,500£230,000
2019£360,000£170,000£255,000£220,000
2020£350,000£188,500£253,000£261,000
2021£420,000£174,000£260,000£250,000
2022£390,000£162,500£295,000£297,000
2023£425,000£167,500£275,000£257,500
2024£392,500£164,000£264,000£258,500
2025£439,000£236,000£275,000£238,500
2026£412,500£160,000£280,000£266,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316£263£276£269
2017£307£279£266£281
2018£325£294£299£285
2019£313£287£287£269
2020£333£318£317£299
2021£328£244£317£286
2022£371£316£351£361
2023£385£260£329£342
2024£339£298£300£290
2025£359£390£325£289
2026£349£270£299£317
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 3GZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 3GZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 2025Flat 57, Block B, Wick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GPFlatsLeasehold£305,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 29, Block B, Wick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GPFlatsLeasehold£281,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 58, Block B, Wick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GPFlatsLeasehold£236,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 59, Block B, Wick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GPFlatsLeasehold£176,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 54, Block B, Wick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3GPFlatsLeasehold£308,000

Schools

In the IP33 3GZ postcode area, located within Bury St Edmunds West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP33 3GZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryWestgate Community Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThe AlbanyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.7 mi16 plusWest Suffolk CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP33 3GZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP33 3GZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHorringer Court Store2 Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2EXWalking directions to Horringer Court Store
0.3 miOne Stop30A Cadogan Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3QJWalking directions to One Stop

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 3GZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Anthony Augustine

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Richard Raydon Rout

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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
WardWestgateE05012803
ParishBury St EdmundsE04013227
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bury St Edmunds WestE02006279
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 014EE01030148
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced2002-05-01

Frequently asked questions about IP33 3GZ

Is IP33 3GZ (Bury St Edmunds West) safe?

The area around IP33 3GZ records about 10 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near IP33 3GZ?

The median sale price around IP33 3GZ in Bury St Edmunds West is £300,000 (about £346 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP33 3GZ?

There are 7 schools close to IP33 3GZ, including Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery (Good), The Albany and West Suffolk College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP33 3GZ?

IP33 3GZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,796 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP33 3GZ is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Anthony Augustine (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard Raydon Rout (Conservative and Unionist 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.