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IP31

BURY ST EDMUNDS

Suffolk, East Of England, England

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IP31 is the postcode district for BURY ST EDMUNDS, located in Suffolk, East Of England.

Avg price £424,038
1yr change ▲ 3.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£424,038

▲ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

48% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

182 Mbps

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.

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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

£413K £418K £423K £428K £432K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,775

Population

67

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.

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182.0 Mbps

Avg Download

33.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

38%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about IP31 BURY ST EDMUNDS

What is the average house price in IP31 BURY ST EDMUNDS?
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 BURY ST EDMUNDS 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 is the population of IP31 BURY ST EDMUNDS?
The population of IP31 (BURY ST EDMUNDS) is approximately 110,775 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in IP31 BURY ST EDMUNDS?
There are 11 schools in or near IP31. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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▼ 9.8% YoY

IP33

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