IP33 1AE is an active urban area located 0.5km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Eastgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IP33 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00153451 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP33 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP33 1AE.
298
58
£ 46,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP33 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP33 1AE — age 58, 51% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP33 1AE. The average age is 58.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP33 1AE is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
Priory School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI CEVC School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Tollgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- B.S.E Express0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- COOK0.4 km
- Suffolk Fruit and Veg Company0.4 km
- Victoria Street Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- 513 Oriental Buffet0.6 km
- Amigos0.5 km
- Byron Hamburgers Ltd0.6 km
- Carluccios0.6 km
- Combat2Coffee0.6 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose Limited0.8 km
- Europa B Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bury Kebab Shop0.5 km
- Pizza Mama Mia0.5 km
- Chick King0.5 km
- East Ocean0.4 km
- Peck0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Pot Black Club0.4 km
- The Beerhouse0.4 km
- The Bushel0.4 km
- The Stillery0.3 km
- Dog and Partridge0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Northgate0.1 km
- The Angel Hotel0.5 km
- Dr and Mrs J Heathcote0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.6 km
- Thurston6.2 km
- Elmswell13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Schoolhall Lane0.1 km
- Schoolhall Lane0.1 km
- Long Row0.2 km
- Long Row0.2 km
- First Bus Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP331AE · Data under Open Government Licence