IP33 1BQ is an active urban area located 0.1km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Abbeygate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IP33 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00153396 (shared with 190 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP33 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP33 1BQ.
381
42
£ 46,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP33 1BQ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP33 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BQ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP33 1BQ is above average at 129 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
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
King Edward VI CEVC School
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Priory School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
St Benedict's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- B.S.E Express0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- COOK0.2 km
- Suffolk Fruit and Veg Company0.3 km
- Victoria Street Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Spread Eagle0.9 km
- Pot Black Club0.8 km
- The Beerhouse0.8 km
- The Bushel0.4 km
- The Stillery0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Aramark @ WSC Bistro restaurant0.9 km
- 513 Oriental Buffet0.0 km
- Amigos0.2 km
- Byron Hamburgers Ltd0.2 km
- Carluccios0.2 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose Limited0.3 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Europa B Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bury Kebab Shop0.3 km
- Pizza Mama Mia0.3 km
- Chick King0.8 km
- East Ocean0.8 km
- Peck0.3 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Northgate0.4 km
- The Angel Hotel0.3 km
- Dr and Mrs J Heathcote0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.9 km
- Thurston6.6 km
- Elmswell13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Corn Exchange0.0 km
- Arc Shopping Centre0.0 km
- Arc Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Arc0.1 km
- Old Convent Orchard0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP331BQ · Data under Open Government Licence