Simpson Way, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP29 5EA.
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At a glance
32 property sales on Simpson Way, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Jan 2019. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £405,620. Average sale prices fell from £339,196 in 2016 to £305,000 in 2019 (-10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% detached, 34% terraced, 16% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Simpson Way range from £205,000 to £519,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Simpson Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Simpson Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP29 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 37 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £405,620 | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Terraced | 11 | £265,483 | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £249,122 | 24 May 2018 |
Sold prices on Simpson Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 30 Jan 2019 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 25 Jan 2019 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 24 May 2018 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 23 Feb 2018 | £312,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12A, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 8 Sep 2017 | £120,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 5, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 4 Sep 2017 | £228,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 31 May 2017 | £465,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 28 Apr 2017 | £290,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 24 Mar 2017 | £299,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 19, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 27 Jan 2017 | £374,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 61, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 25 Nov 2016 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 20 Oct 2016 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 20 Oct 2016 | £499,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 26 Sep 2016 | £249,994 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 16 Sep 2016 | £519,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 53, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 15 Sep 2016 | £205,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 57, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 19 Aug 2016 | £399,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 59, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 19 Aug 2016 | £375,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 51, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 29 Jul 2016 | £206,667 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 55, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 29 Jul 2016 | £206,666 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 63, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 19 Jul 2016 | £419,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 44, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 15 Jul 2016 | £429,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 67, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 30 Jun 2016 | £449,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 46, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 17 Jun 2016 | £374,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 42, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 27 May 2016 | £359,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 40, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 13 May 2016 | £299,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 36, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 29 Apr 2016 | £304,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 50, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 29 Apr 2016 | £208,333 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 52, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 29 Apr 2016 | £724,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 65, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 29 Apr 2016 | £499,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 48, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 22 Apr 2016 | £208,333 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 7 Apr 2016 | £299,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 22, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 26 Feb 2016 | £399,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 12 Feb 2016 | £249,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 32, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 29 Jan 2016 | £269,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 26, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 8 Jan 2016 | £439,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 34, Simpson Way IP29 5EA | 8 Jan 2016 | £259,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 32, Simpson Way | £269,995 (Jan 2016) → £300,000 (Jan 2019) | +11% over 3 yrs |
| 10, Simpson Way | £310,000 (Oct 2016) → £312,000 (Feb 2018) | +1% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Simpson Way
Crime
1 crime was reported within about a mile of Simpson Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Simpson Way is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Lark in Suffolk Flood alert area
- Little Ouse River and River Thet in Suffolk and Norfolk Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Simpson Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 199 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 203 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Kennett station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Brittons Road (adj) 5 min walk
- Brittons Road (opp, The Street) 6 min walk
- Green (adj, Bury Road) 7 min walk
- Green (opp, Bury Road) 7 min walk
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens Barrow · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Barrow Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,107 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,595 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 92% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 92% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 92% |
Share of homes across West Suffolk with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Simpson Way
Ethnic group
| Here | West Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 91.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | West Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52% | 48.5% |
| No religion | 41.7% | 42.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | West Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 83% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.3% | 17% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 14% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.6% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | West Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 47.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.7% | 31.8% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36.4% | 41.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.4% | 11.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.5% | 14.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of West Suffolk.
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