Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

LOWER BAXTER STREET, IP33 1ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BAXTER STREET, IP33 1ET.

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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 1ET 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP33 1ET spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £425k. Property prices are trending down 20.4% year-on-year.

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

IP33 1ET is an active urban area on Lower Baxter Street, 0.2km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Abbeygate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £425k, down 20.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP33 1ET 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 1ET. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 425,000

4 sales · Mean £ 506,875

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

Crime around IP33 1ET is above average at 121 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 offences205
Shoplifting114
Public order55
Criminal damage and arson39
Drugs35

school Local Schools

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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

Good335 pupils0.3 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils1.0 km
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Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery

Good298 pupils1.0 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils1.5 km
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Hardwick Primary School

Good229 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • B.S.E Express0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • COOK0.3 km
  • Suffolk Fruit and Veg Company0.3 km
  • Victoria Street Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • 513 Oriental Buffet0.2 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
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.5 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Europa B Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Bury Kebab Shop0.4 km
  • Pizza Mama Mia0.4 km
  • Chick King0.8 km
  • East Ocean0.6 km
  • Peck0.4 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Pot Black Club0.6 km
  • The Beerhouse0.7 km
  • The Bushel0.4 km
  • The Stillery0.3 km
  • Dog and Partridge0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • The Northgate0.3 km
  • The Angel Hotel0.1 km
  • Abbey Hotel0.9 km
  • Dr and Mrs J Heathcote0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.9 km
  • Thurston6.4 km
  • Elmswell13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbey Gardens0.1 km
  • Abbey Gardens0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange0.2 km
  • Cotton Lane0.2 km
  • Chequer Square0.2 km