Bury St EdmundsIP28
West Suffolk · East of England
IP28 (Bury St Edmunds) recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.0% for property prices alongside 4.8% rent growth, indicating rental yields have outpaced capital appreciation. The area's trajectory score of 53.7/100 places it in the 71st percentile nationally, classified at pre-cursor gentrification stage. Population growth of 1.3% over five years suggests modest demographic expansion. The rental growth premium over price growth presents a rental-focused market dynamic, though investors should note the relatively constrained capital growth profile. These metrics reflect a market characterised by steady rental demand rather than rapid price momentum.
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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 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Bury St Edmunds · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
49 planning applications submitted in IP28 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 2 change of use, 3 demolition.
- Planning application - one dwelling and accessApr 2026 · pending
- Planning application - one dwelling and vehicular accessFeb 2026 · pending
- Householder planning application - single storey outbuilding (following demolition of existing shed)Mar 2026 · pending
Bury St Edmunds (IP28) common questions
Is Bury St Edmunds up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bury St Edmunds (IP28) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 28% of districts nationally. The score is down 6.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bury St Edmunds safe?
Bury St Edmunds has a safety score of 35/100 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 (IP28) 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 (IP28) is £1,159 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bury St Edmunds?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chatham (ME4), Witham (CM8), Newmarket (CB8), Haverhill (CB9), Billericay (CM12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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