IP29 — BURY ST EDMUNDS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP29

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP29 is £474,869, which is 25% above the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP29 cost 65.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP29 have fallen 2.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£539,697	201
Semi-detached	£362,592	82
Terraced	£284,857	43
Flat	£253,113	5
All types	£474,869	359

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP29

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP29 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in IP29

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP29 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Hartest Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Ickworth Park Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

97,033

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP29 are 161.0 Mbps, with 94% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 59% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

161.0 Mbps

Avg Download

29.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

32%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP29 is collected by Babergh. The Band D rate is £2,035/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

IP29 — BURY ST EDMUNDS

Area Summary

IP29 (BURY ST EDMUNDS) offers above-average property prices (£474,869, 65% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (161 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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IP28

BURY ST EDMUNDS

£317K

▼ 0.1% YoY

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BURY ST EDMUNDS

£439K

▼ 14.6% YoY

IP31

BURY ST EDMUNDS

£424K

▲ 3.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP29?

The average house price in IP29 (BURY ST EDMUNDS) is £474,869, based on 359 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 65% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.1% over the past year.

Is IP29 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP29 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 (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP29?

There are 4 schools in or near IP29. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP29?

Council tax in IP29 is collected by Babergh. The Band D rate is £2,035 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP29?

The average broadband download speed in IP29 is 161 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 32%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP29 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in IP29 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 97,033.