IP33 1AY is a mixed residential area on Chantry Court, 0.6km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Eastgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP33 1AY offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP33 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00153457 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANTRY COURT, IP33 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANTRY COURT, IP33 1AY.
231
43
£ 46,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP33 1AY 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
IP33 1AY 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. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP33 1AY. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 155,000
15 sales · Mean £ 151,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP33 1AY is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
King Edward VI CEVC School
Priory School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Tollgate Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Verve Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- Bury St Edmunds Constitutional Club0.8 km
- J D Wetherspoon Plc0.7 km
- Lipstick and Locks0.7 km
- SO Bar0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Croasdales0.7 km
- Greggs plc0.6 km
- Humphrey's Butchers0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lorfords0.7 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Lottie's0.6 km
- Baileys 20.8 km
- Bill's Restaurants0.7 km
- Boosh0.7 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Europa B Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Hatters Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Bury fish and chips0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Top Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- U.S.A Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
- The Northgate0.4 km
- The Angel Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.4 km
- Thurston6.3 km
- Elmswell13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Long Row0.0 km
- Long Row0.1 km
- Tayfen Terrace0.2 km
- Tayfen Terrace0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP331AY · Data under Open Government Licence