Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

COTTON LANE, IP33 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTON LANE, IP33 1AZ.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IP33 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

IP33 1AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP33 1AZ is a mixed residential area on Cotton Lane, 0.7km 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 classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP33 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00153457 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP33 1AZ. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IP33 1AZ is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences97
Drugs31
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.8 km
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Priory School

Outstanding199 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

Good335 pupils1.0 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils1.1 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils1.2 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Verve Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bury St Edmunds Constitutional Club0.9 km
  • J D Wetherspoon Plc0.7 km
  • Lipstick and Locks0.7 km
  • SO Bar0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Croasdales0.7 km
  • Greggs plc0.7 km
  • Humphrey's Butchers0.7 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Lorfords0.8 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Lottie's0.7 km
  • Baileys 20.9 km
  • Bill's Restaurants0.8 km
  • Boosh0.8 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Europa B Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose Limited1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Hatters Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Top Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • U.S.A Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
  • Bury Kebab Shop0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.1 km
  • The Northgate0.4 km
  • The Angel Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.3 km
  • Thurston6.3 km
  • Elmswell13.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Long Row0.1 km
  • Long Row0.1 km
  • Tayfen Terrace0.2 km
  • Tayfen Terrace0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km