Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

OLD SHIRE HALL, IP33 1HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SHIRE HALL, IP33 1HF.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP33 1HF 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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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

IP33 1HF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £507k.

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

IP33 1HF is an active urban area on Old Shire Hall, 0.2km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Abbeygate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP33 1HF offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £507k, up 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP33 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00153396 (shared with 190 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 1HF. 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

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 507,500

10 sales · Mean £ 513,000

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

Crime around IP33 1HF is above average at 113 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.

Violence and sexual offences219
Shoplifting88
Public order60
Criminal damage and arson41
Drugs38

school Local Schools

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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

Good335 pupils0.4 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils0.6 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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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.9 km
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Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery

Good298 pupils1.1 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • B.S.E Express0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • COOK0.3 km
  • Suffolk Fruit and Veg Company0.3 km
  • Victoria Street Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • 513 Oriental Buffet0.3 km
  • Amigos0.3 km
  • Byron Hamburgers Ltd0.4 km
  • Carluccios0.4 km
  • Combat2Coffee0.3 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.5 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Europa B Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Bury Kebab Shop0.3 km
  • Pizza Mama Mia0.3 km
  • Chick King0.7 km
  • East Ocean0.6 km
  • Peck0.3 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Pot Black Club0.6 km
  • The Beerhouse0.6 km
  • The Bushel0.4 km
  • The Stillery0.2 km
  • Dog and Partridge0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • The Northgate0.2 km
  • The Angel Hotel0.2 km
  • Abbey Hotel1.0 km
  • Dr and Mrs J Heathcote0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.8 km
  • Thurston6.4 km
  • Elmswell13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbey Gardens0.1 km
  • Abbey Gardens0.1 km
  • Cotton Lane0.2 km
  • Schoolhall Lane0.2 km
  • Schoolhall Lane0.2 km