IP33 2SD is a safe, established residential area on Tannery Drive, 1.0km 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 1.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP33 2SD are sourced from Output Area E00153391 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TANNERY DRIVE, IP33 2SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TANNERY DRIVE, IP33 2SD.
275
42
£ 46,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP33 2SD 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
No single demographic signal dominates IP33 2SD — age 42, 48% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP33 2SD. The average age is 41.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 164,000
13 sales · Mean £ 163,730
Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 266,666
Terraced
£ 216,250
4 sales · Mean £ 224,000
Semi-Detached
£ 247,500
2 sales · Mean £ 247,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP33 2SD has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
Hardwick Primary School
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Riverwalk School
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Hardwick Stores0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- The Friends of West Suffolk Hospital0.9 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- Clinton Cards0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Grounds Café Nowton Park0.9 km
- 513 Oriental Buffet0.9 km
- Combat2Coffee0.8 km
- Harriets Cafe Tea Rooms Ltd0.9 km
- John's Coffee1.0 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Silver Capital Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Zeera Indian0.6 km
- Bury fish and chips0.8 km
- Top Garden Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Noodle King Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose Limited1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Europa B Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Dog and Partridge0.4 km
- Hunter Club0.6 km
- One Bull0.9 km
- The Masons Arms0.8 km
- The Dove0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Angel Hotel0.8 km
- Abbey Hotel0.3 km
- Dr and Mrs J Heathcote0.4 km
- Dragonfly Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds1.8 km
- Thurston6.3 km
- Elmswell13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Government Offices0.3 km
- Government Offices0.3 km
- Theatre Royal0.3 km
- Laundry Lane Footpath0.3 km
- Laundry Lane Footpath0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP332SD · Data under Open Government Licence