IP31 — BURY ST EDMUNDS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in IP31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IP31 is £424,038, which is 12% above the Suffolk average of £379,904.

Properties in IP31 cost 47.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IP31 have risen 3.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£484,220	522
Semi-detached	£305,567	281
Terraced	£259,513	118
Flat	£216,125	8
All types	£424,038	980

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in IP31

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IP31 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

0.0 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

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

This area

National average

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Schools in IP31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IP31 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Norton CEVC Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Thurston Community College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Ixworth High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,775

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IP31 are 182.0 Mbps, with 97% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 65% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

182.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

38%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IP31 is collected by Mid Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,017/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

IP31 — BURY ST EDMUNDS

Area Summary

IP31 (BURY ST EDMUNDS) offers above-average property prices (£424,038, 48% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (182 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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IP30

BURY ST EDMUNDS

£439K

▼ 14.6% YoY

IP32

BURY ST EDMUNDS

£332K

▼ 9.8% YoY

IP33

BURY ST EDMUNDS

£377K

▼ 13.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in IP31?

The average house price in IP31 (BURY ST EDMUNDS) is £424,038, based on 980 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.3% over the past year.

Is IP31 a safe area to live?

Crime in IP31 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 (1.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in IP31?

There are 11 schools in or near IP31. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in IP31?

Council tax in IP31 is collected by Mid Suffolk. The Band D rate is £2,017 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in IP31?

The average broadband download speed in IP31 is 182 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 38%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in IP31 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in IP31 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 110,775.