{"id":2211,"date":"2021-04-11T16:54:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-11T16:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=2211"},"modified":"2021-04-11T16:54:45","modified_gmt":"2021-04-11T16:54:45","slug":"whats-it-like-to-live-in-bury-st-edmunds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/whats-it-like-to-live-in-bury-st-edmunds\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s it like to live in Bury St Edmunds?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds (or \u201cBury\u201d to locals) is regularly voted one of Rightmove\u2019s \u201cHappiest\nPlaces to live in the East of England\u201d. This historic market town in Suffolk\nhas also made the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/goodmove.org.uk\/living-in-suffolk\/\">\u201cTop 10 Places to Live in Suffolk\u201d<\/a> by Good Move. It has\ngreat transport connections to the East Coast, other towns and cities locally and\nthe rest of the UK. Many families also relocate here due to the range of highly\nrated schools in the town and surrounding suburban areas.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds was once home to England\u2019s first patron saint, St Edmund, and is a\ncharming town brimming with history and character. It is famous for <a href=\"https:\/\/stedscathedral.org\/\">St Edmundsbury Cathedral<\/a> and the stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk\/directory\/abbey-gardens\">Abbey Grounds<\/a> surrounding it. The\ntown is also associated with malting, brewing AND the factory that produces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverspoon.co.uk\/\">Silver Spoon Sugar<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds is an ideal location for those who want easy access to the idyllic countryside\nand breath-taking coastline, but with all the amenities and buzz of a town. The\ncentre of Bury itself has an abundance of restaurants, bars, high street shops\nand quirky independent retailers. Surrounding the town, you have picturesque\nvillages and magnificent landscapes to satisfy any need for escapism or rural\nliving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">House\nprices are also good value when compared to other major cities in the UK. The\naverage house price in Bury St Edmunds was \u00a3300,895 over the last 12 months,\ncompared to \u00a3360,975 in the East of England overall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds is in a great location with a good network of local roads. The A14\nlinks you to Cambridge, Ipswich and Colchester, all within an hour\u2019s drive. You\ncan also get to London in just under 2 hours by taking the A14 and M11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By\ntrain, you can reach all the biggest towns and cities in the area. Ipswich is\n40 minutes away, Cambridge and Colchester 85 minutes and London just 1 hour 32\nminutes on the fast train, with a whopping 92 services a day between Bury St\nEdmunds and either London Liverpool Street or London St Pancras International. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greateranglia.co.uk\/travel-information\/station-information\/bse\">Bury St Edmunds Train\nStation<\/a>\nis situated within walking distance of the town centre. There are also several\nother smaller train stations dotted around the area for effortless connections\nto the whole East Coast region. You can view a comprehensive list of train\ntimetables <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrainline.com\/stations\/bury-st-edmunds\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds is a \u201cwalkable\u201d town. All the attractions, shops, bars and amenities\nare only a short stroll from one another and there are a number of scenic, circular\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gps-routes.co.uk\/routes\/home.nsf\/RoutesLinksWalks\/bury-st-edmunds-walking-route\">walking routes<\/a> available locally.\nThere are also plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suffolkonboard.com\/cycle\">cycle paths and cycle\nroutes<\/a>\nin Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas and you can hire bikes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk\/directory\/maglia-rosso-cycle-centre-and-country-cafe\">Maglia Rosso<\/a>. If you do take your\ncar into town, all the short-stay car parks are free after 3pm each Tuesday.\nThere are also good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suffolkonboard.com\/\">local bus services<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalexpress.com\/en\">National Express<\/a> coach service operates\nfrom Bury St Edmunds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For\ntravelling further afield, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanstedairport.com\/\">London Stanstead\nAirport<\/a>\nis the closest commercial airport and is reached in an hour by car and 2 hours\nby train. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\nare many options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk\/schools-by-type?step=default&amp;table=schools&amp;parliamentary=Bury+St+Edmunds&amp;geographic=parliamentary&amp;for=16to18\">schools<\/a> in the Bury St Edmunds\ncatchment area. 47 primary schools, 15 secondary schools and 12 school\/college\nsettings for 16\u201318-year-olds to be precise! 6 of these schools have received an\n\u201coutstanding\u201d rating from Ofsted and 30 a \u201cgood\u201d rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For\nprimary schools, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sextonsmanorschool.com\/suffolk\/primary\/sextons\">Sextons Manor<\/a> (with integrated <a href=\"https:\/\/riverwalk.org.uk\/\">River Walk School<\/a> for children with complex learning\ndisabilities aged 3-19), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.st-edmundsbury.suffolk.sch.uk\/\">St Edmundsbury CofE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abbotsgreenacademy.co.uk\/\">Abbots Green<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/burytrust.org\/tollgate\/\">Tollgate<\/a> are all highly rated locally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For\nsecondary schools, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burytrust.org\/county\/\">Bury St Edmunds County\nUpper<\/a>\n(for 13-18-year-olds) has an \u201coutstanding\u201d rating from Ofsted and nurtures an\nexcellent relationship between teachers, parents and students. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.st-benedicts.suffolk.sch.uk\/\">St Benedict\u2019s Catholic School<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk\/\">King Edward VI CofE<\/a> have been rated \u201cgood\u201d\nand are also excellent choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nlocal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsc.ac.uk\/\">West Suffolk College<\/a> offers a wide variety\nof courses for those seeking higher education. The college is also one of the\nleading apprenticeship providers in the UK. Then of course you have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uos.ac.uk\/\">University\nof Suffolk<\/a>\na mere 40 minutes away with a good range of <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">apprenticeships,\nundergraduate, postgraduate and CPD\/short courses available.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\nare also a huge range of baby, toddler and pre-school classes in Bury St\nEdmunds for those sociable youngsters (and their parents!). View the full\nschedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familiesonline.co.uk\/local\/west-suffolk\/clubs-and-classes\/baby-toddler\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leisure &amp; Amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds is home to over 200 shopping outlets. These line the medieval\nstreets and picturesque Georgian squares allowing for hours of leisurely\nbrowsing. Visit the friendly family run business, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparsleypot.com\/\">The Parsley Pot<\/a>, for any type of gift for any occasion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketwatchandpetticoats.com\/shop\">Pocket Watch and Petite Coats<\/a> for glamorous retro\nclothing, or indulge in your sweet tooth at<a href=\"https:\/\/auntiepams.co.uk\/shop\/\"> Auntie Pam&#8217;s Sweet Shop<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenekingshop.co.uk\/\">Greene King<\/a> for some quality beer to take home, you\ncan even watch them brew it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then\nyou have <a href=\"https:\/\/arc-burystedmunds.com\/\">The Arc Shopping Centre<\/a>, home to all the usual\nhigh street brands, but also an eclectic mix of independent shops and boutiques\nselling everything from clothes to souvenirs. <a href=\"https:\/\/arc-burystedmunds.com\/shop\/the-apex\/\">The Apex<\/a>&nbsp; is the open-air complex of retail chains\nwithin the Arc. There are also plenty of convenient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/the-coffee-lovers-guide-to-independent-cafes-in-bury-st-edmunds\">coffee shops<\/a> along the way to\nrefuel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds has an incredible restaurant scene. It\u2019s full of eateries to suit\nany taste and budget. A couple of standout places with equally standout names\nhave to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigglingsquid.com\/restaurant\/bury-st-edmunds\/\">Giggling Squid<\/a> (Thai style tapas in a\nquirky setting) and <a href=\"https:\/\/peaporridge.co.uk\/\">Pea Porridge<\/a> (a relaxed restaurant\nin an old 19<sup>th<\/sup> century former bakery and winner of many awards). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theangel.co.uk\/food-drink\/\">The Angel<\/a> is the place to be for fine dining and\nviews of the Abbey Gardens and Bury has a good selection of countryside and\ntown centre pubs plus stylish cocktail bars. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tavernbse.co.uk\/\">The Tavern<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booshbar.com\/\">Boosh Bar<\/a> are great places to\ndrink the night away with friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds is surrounded by idyllic Suffolk countryside, perfect for walks and\nfresh air. In Bury itself, the two \u201cmust-see\u201d places of interest are the\nCathedral (the only one in Suffolk!) and the Abbey. Nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk\/directory\/nowton-park\">Newton Park<\/a> is home to 200 acres\nof landscaped countryside to explore and let off some steam, full of exotic\ntrees from around the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weststow.org\/\">West Tow Country Park<\/a> with its museum and\nAnglo-Saxon Village is also a firm favourite with families.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s On?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds is the place to be for markets and festivals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burystedmundschristmasfayre.co.uk\/\">Bury St Edmunds\nChristmas Fayre<\/a>\nhas been named the \u201cbest Christmas Market\u201d by Trip Advisor. It has over 300\nstalls across the Abbey Gardens and the town centre together with live music\nand entertainment. It truly encompasses the spirit of Christmas. For the more\n\u201cgreen- fingered\u201d amongst us, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourburystedmunds.com\/whitsunfayre\/\">Whitsun Fayre<\/a> is held on the last\nbank holiday weekend in May. The town comes alive with bursts of colour from\nflowers, plants, stalls, fairground rides and even an urban beach. Don\u2019t miss\nthe Punch and Judy Show! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For\nfoodies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk\/bury-st-edmunds-food-and-drink-festival\">Bury St Edmunds Food\nand Drink Festival<\/a>\nis paradise. With over 100 stalls from top chefs and farmers, the town is\nturned into a mouth-watering delight. And let\u2019s not forget the 10 day <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buryfestival.co.uk\/\">Bury St Edmunds Festival<\/a> with live music, film,\ntheatre, exhibitions and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In\nthe stunning grounds of the Cathedral and Abbey Gardens, you have the UK\u2019s only\nremaining Regency playhouse, <a href=\"https:\/\/theatreroyal.org\/\">The Theatre Royal<\/a>. This hosts a wide\nrange of performances and events all year round for all ages. The pantomimes\nare not to be missed. Then you have the independent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbeygatecinema.co.uk\/\">Abbeygate Cinema<\/a> that dates back to the\n1920s and screens all the latest blockbusters as well as arthouse and\nindependent films. Grab some refreshments in the restaurant and bar afterwards\nand make a night of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For\nfull up-to-date listings of what\u2019s going on in Bury St Edmunds, please view the\nVisit Bury St Edmonds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk\/whats-on\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety &amp; Crime <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bury\nSt Edmunds regularly tops best places to live lists thanks to its low crime\nrates, friendly neighbourhoods and strong community spirit. Indeed, a recent survey\nconducted by Rightmove revealed that residents felt safe and un-threatened\nliving in Bury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suffolk\nPolice have safer neighbourhood teams in place in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suffolk.police.uk\/your-area\/bury-st-edmunds\">town<\/a> and across Suffolk to\nreduce and address criminal behaviour and you can view a full break down and\nstatistics on the official Police UK <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.uk\/pu\/your-area\/suffolk-constabulary\/bury-st-edmunds\/?tab=CrimeMap\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want\nto know more?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check\nout properties for sale in Bury St Edmunds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/houses-for-sale\/bury-st-edmunds-suffolk\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"valuation-widgets\">\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/online-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-house.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Instant online <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Get a rough estimate of your home's value now.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/property-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-currency.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Face-to-face <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Book an appointment with your local Yopa agent.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bury St Edmunds (or \u201cBury\u201d to locals) is regularly voted one of Rightmove\u2019s \u201cHappiest Places to live in the East of England\u201d. This historic market town in Suffolk has also made the list of \u201cTop 10 Places to Live in Suffolk\u201d by Good Move. 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