Postcode insights

IP33 3HL

Hooper Square

Minden

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Detailed insights for IP33 3HL

Overview

Postcode IP33 3HL is located in an urban city, within the Minden 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 low crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Gainsborough Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Bury St Edmunds West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bury St Edmunds West has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.5%

Approximately 32.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from IP33 3HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bury St Edmunds West near IP33 3HL 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
4,828.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.97(-34%)
Other theft
3.62(-34%)
Public order
3.62(-29%)
Other crime
2.89(+47%)
Drugs
2.89(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
88.03%
Other White
13
4.21%
Indian
7
2.27%
Caribbean
6
1.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.62%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
25.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.1%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
27.64%
Owns outright
32
26.02%
Social rents from council
21
17.07%
Other social rented
19
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.94%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Minden

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£246K – £440K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Minden area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Minden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£415,000£369
Semi-Detached25£295,000£322
Terraced30£252,000£312
Flats2£121,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Minden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Minden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£113,000£330,000£211,000
2017£357,500£147,000£272,500£217,500
2018£363,750£149,500£270,000£233,000
2019£357,500£143,000£317,000£235,000
2020£370,000£134,000£255,000£217,500
2021£482,500£131,500£315,500£265,000
2022£435,000£157,500£301,000£285,500
2023£425,000£140,000£343,000£245,500
2024£430,000£138,000£295,000£250,000
2025£440,000£132,000£321,500£244,000
2026£325,000£281,250£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Minden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Minden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£298£285£287£241
2017£285£300£287£267
2018£356£298£315£273
2019£338£225£345£267
2020£361£330£289£240
2021£320£298£356£311
2022£382£335£353£347
2023£366£345£360£298
2024£388£291£351£306
2025£367£369£346£328
2026£369£305£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Minden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 3HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 3HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 202581, Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£208,000
19 Sept 202583, Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JQTerracedFreehold£225,000
06 Nov 202533, Hooper Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3HNTerracedFreehold£270,000
16 Sept 202529, Hooper Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£242,500
28 Jan 202629, Willcox Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3HQTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the IP33 3HL postcode area, located within Bury St Edmunds West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP33 3HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySexton’s Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 mi16 plusAbbeygate Sixth Form CollegeFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.8 mi16 plusWest Suffolk CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP33 3HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP33 3HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRidley Stores6 The Parade, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3HPWalking directions to Ridley Stores
0.4 miAsdaWestern Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3SPWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miAldiDettingen Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3TUWalking directions to Aldi

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

Local councillors

Donna Higgins

Minden - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Richard O'Driscoll

Minden - 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
WardMindenE05012789
ParishBury St EdmundsE04013227
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bury St Edmunds WestE02006279
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Suffolk 014DE01030125
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP33 3HL

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

The area around IP33 3HL records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3HL?

The median sale price around IP33 3HL in Bury St Edmunds West is £310,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP33 3HL?

There are 8 schools close to IP33 3HL, including Sexton’s Manor Primary School, Abbeygate Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and West Suffolk College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP33 3HL?

IP33 3HL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,328 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP33 3HL is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Donna Higgins (Labour Party) and Richard O'Driscoll (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.