Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

NORTHGATE STREET, IP33 1HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHGATE STREET, IP33 1HP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP33 1HP 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.

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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP33 1HP spans multiple life stages — average age 58, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £399k. Property prices are trending down 22.2% year-on-year.

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

IP33 1HP is an active urban area on Northgate Street, 0.4km 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £399k, down 22.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP33 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00153451 (shared with 12 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 1HP. 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

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 341,250

2 sales · Mean £ 341,250

Flat

£ 449,800

1 sales · Mean £ 449,800

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

Crime around IP33 1HP is above average at 114 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 offences204
Shoplifting68
Public order59
Drugs40
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

Good335 pupils0.7 km
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Priory School

Outstanding199 pupils0.8 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils1.3 km
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Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery

Good298 pupils1.3 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • B.S.E Express0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • COOK0.4 km
  • Suffolk Fruit and Veg Company0.4 km
  • Victoria Street Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • 513 Oriental Buffet0.5 km
  • Amigos0.4 km
  • Byron Hamburgers Ltd0.5 km
  • Carluccios0.5 km
  • Combat2Coffee0.6 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.7 km
  • Europa B Ltd0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Bury Kebab Shop0.4 km
  • Pizza Mama Mia0.4 km
  • Chick King0.5 km
  • East Ocean0.5 km
  • Peck0.3 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Pot Black Club0.5 km
  • The Beerhouse0.4 km
  • The Bushel0.3 km
  • The Stillery0.3 km
  • Dog and Partridge0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Northgate0.1 km
  • The Angel Hotel0.4 km
  • Dr and Mrs J Heathcote0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.6 km
  • Thurston6.3 km
  • Elmswell13.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Schoolhall Lane0.0 km
  • Schoolhall Lane0.0 km
  • Long Row0.2 km
  • First Bus Garage0.3 km
  • Long Row0.3 km