IP33 covers Bury St Edmunds, a market town in Suffolk with mixed investment characteristics. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 1.0% annually, significantly below the national average, while rental yields have expanded at 3.2% per annum, reflecting stronger demand from tenants than buyers. The district scores 49.1 out of 100 for trajectory metrics, placing it at the 44th percentile nationally and indicating average growth prospects. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited signs of active regeneration or price acceleration at present. For investors assessing buy-to-let opportunities, the rental growth rate merits consideration, though the modest capital appreciation trajectory should be weighed carefully against alternative locations.
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- 1Property prices up 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 3.2% per year
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What's changing in Bury St Edmunds · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.1 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
74 planning applications submitted in IP33 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 2 change of use, 8 demolition.
- Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of DC/25/1729/FUL to allow amended plans for a. change of use and conversion of existing mixed use building to five dwellings and ground floor office space b. single storey rear extensionJun 2026 · pending
- Planning application - nine dwellings with associated accessApr 2026 · pending
- Householder planning application - a. two storey side extension b. single storey front extension (following demolition of existing garage and single storey extension) b. single storey rear extension c. detached outbuildingMar 2026 · pending
Bury St Edmunds (IP33) common questions
Is Bury St Edmunds up and coming?
Bury St Edmunds (IP33) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 67% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.2 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 68/100 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 (IP33) 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 (IP33) is £1,159 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bury St Edmunds?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bury St Edmunds (IP32), Sudbury (CO10), Southend-On-Sea (SS3), Bury St Edmunds (IP29), Witham (CM8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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