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IP28

BURY ST EDMUNDS

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP28 is the postcode district for BURY ST EDMUNDS, located in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £317,456
1yr change ▼ 0.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£317,456

▼ 0.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

245 Mbps

Property Prices in IP28

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP28 is £317,456, which is 16% below the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP28 cost 10.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP28 have fallen 0.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £399,928 472
Semi-detached £262,267 375
Terraced £229,934 292
Flat £166,643 64
All types £317,456 1268

5-Year Price History

£314K £316K £317K £318K £319K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IP28

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP28 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IP28

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP28 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good mi
Culford School Other Not inspected mi
On Track Education Mildenhall Other Not inspected mi
St Mary's Church of England Academy Primary Requires improvement mi
Mildenhall College Academy Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

92,906

Population

62

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP28 are 245.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 82% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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245.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP28 is collected by East Cambridgeshire. The Band D rate is £2,143/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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IP28 — BURY ST EDMUNDS

Area Summary

IP28 (BURY ST EDMUNDS) offers property prices near the national average (£317,456), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (245 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IP28 BURY ST EDMUNDS

What is the average house price in IP28 BURY ST EDMUNDS?
The average house price in IP28 (BURY ST EDMUNDS) is £317,456, based on 1268 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.1% over the past year.
Is IP28 BURY ST EDMUNDS a safe area to live?
Crime in IP28 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IP28 BURY ST EDMUNDS?
The population of IP28 (BURY ST EDMUNDS) is approximately 92,906 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in IP28?
The average broadband download speed in IP28 is 245 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 61%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IP28 BURY ST EDMUNDS?
There are 10 schools in or near IP28. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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