Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the IP28 postcode area, covering Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£218,035
Median price
£206,500
5-year trend
+20.6%
Total sales
16,150
The IP28 area has 733 individual postcodes with 16,150 registered sales. Prices are +45.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bury St Edmunds. The five-year price movement is +20.6%.
With an average of £218,035, IP28 is a mid-range area, +45.3% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 16,150 recorded sales across 733 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in IP28 is +20.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
IP28 8EL
£133,869 avg · 286 sales
IP28 7BA
£136,430 avg · 206 sales
IP28 7RS
£121,016 avg · 183 sales
IP28 8HL
£123,744 avg · 132 sales
IP28 7RJ
£125,937 avg · 126 sales
IP28 8TX
£209,652 avg · 121 sales
IP28 7FE
£147,875 avg · 106 sales
IP28 8TP
£123,628 avg · 106 sales
IP28 7JA
£136,312 avg · 104 sales
This IP28 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the IP28 postcode area is £218,035, based on 16,150 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bury St Edmunds.
Properties in IP28 average £218,035, which is +45.3% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£206,500) is 5.3% below the average (£218,035), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in IP28 have moved +20.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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