IP31 (Bury St Edmunds) has recorded a trajectory score of 46.8/100, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been modest, with prices growing at a 1.0% compound annual rate, while rental yields have performed more strongly at 4.8% CAGR. Population growth stood at 1.9% over the same period. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited physical or demographic transformation currently underway. These metrics indicate a relatively stable market with rental income outpacing capital growth, typical of established provincial towns with steady but unspectacular demand.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.9% per year
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What's changing in Bury St Edmunds · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.3 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by demand.
68 planning applications submitted in IP31 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes proposing 14 homes, 1 change of use, 6 demolition.
- Planning application - 14 dwellings including access, landscaping, play space, open space, car parking, cycle parking and bin storage.Jun 2026 · pending
- Application under Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Variation of Condition 3 (Approved Illustrative Plans and Documents) of Planning Permission DC/24/03919 dated: 08/05/2026 - Erection of 5no. self build dwellings and garages.Jul 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Householder planning application - a. single storey front extension (following demolition of existing conservatory) b. single storey rear extension c. first floor rear extension d. alterations to existing rear dormers to create one larger mono-pitched dormer e. alterations to fenestration to rear elevationMar 2026 · pending
Bury St Edmunds (IP31) common questions
Is Bury St Edmunds up and coming?
Bury St Edmunds (IP31) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 75% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.8 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Bury St Edmunds safe?
Bury St Edmunds has a safety score of 32/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bury St Edmunds?
The average property price in Bury St Edmunds (IP31) is £273k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bury St Edmunds?
The median monthly rent in Bury St Edmunds (IP31) is £1,159 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bury St Edmunds?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Southend-On-Sea (SS3), Bury St Edmunds (IP32), Bury St Edmunds (IP30), Bury St Edmunds (IP33), Sudbury (CO10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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