Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the IP31 postcode area, covering Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£263,152
Median price
£256,000
5-year trend
+22.3%
Total sales
11,116
The IP31 area has 643 individual postcodes with 11,116 registered sales. Prices are +34.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Bury St Edmunds. The five-year price movement is +22.3%.
With an average of £263,152, IP31 is a mid-range area, +34.0% 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 11,116 recorded sales across 643 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in IP31 is +22.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
IP31 3PY
£134,113 avg · 150 sales
IP31 3BD
£233,215 avg · 115 sales
IP31 2JQ
£204,213 avg · 99 sales
IP31 2NH
£218,496 avg · 98 sales
IP31 3SX
£170,647 avg · 96 sales
IP31 2JU
£224,493 avg · 93 sales
IP31 3TE
£133,475 avg · 84 sales
IP31 3TJ
£182,406 avg · 84 sales
IP31 3TP
£148,797 avg · 81 sales
This IP31 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 IP31 postcode area is £263,152, based on 11,116 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Bury St Edmunds.
Properties in IP31 average £263,152, which is +34.0% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
IP31 is +34.0% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. With 643 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in IP31 have moved +22.3% 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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