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IP33 3NT

Out Westgate

Westgate

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Detailed insights for IP33 3NT

Overview

Postcode IP33 3NT 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 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 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Bury St Edmunds West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.9%

Approximately 37.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from IP33 3NT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
5,090.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.73(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.12(+91%)
Drugs
7.41(+156%)
Shoplifting
6.06(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.39(-53%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
89.94%
Other White
17
5.52%
Other Asian
4
1.3%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.97%
African
2
0.65%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
31.87%
No qualifications
48
19.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
16.73%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
30%
Owns outright
41
29.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.43%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.29%
Social rents from council
11
7.86%
Total households: 140

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 3NT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP33 3NT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025117, Out Westgate, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3NUTerracedFreehold£230,000
21 Mar 2025173, Out Westgate, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3NUTerracedFreehold£197,000
19 Jun 202514, Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£302,000
14 Mar 202541A, Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JUDetachedFreehold£470,000
21 Oct 202591, Out Westgate, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the IP33 3NT postcode area, located within Bury St Edmunds West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP33 3NT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe AlbanyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryWestgate Community Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP33 3NT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP33 3NT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier ExpressPetticoat Lane, West Suffolk, IP33 3NSWalking directions to Premier Express
0.1 miTesco Express1-2 Stamford Court, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2DFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miWaitroseRobert Boby Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3DHWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miEuropa12 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LAWalking directions to Europa
0.4 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 3NT, 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 014AE01030092
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP33 3NT

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

The area around IP33 3NT 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.

What is the average house price near IP33 3NT?

The median sale price around IP33 3NT 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 3NT?

There are 11 schools close to IP33 3NT, including The Albany, Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around IP33 3NT?

IP33 3NT 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP33 3NT 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.