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Bury St Edmunds

City in Suffolk, United Kingdom

Overview

Bury St Edmunds is a charming market town in Suffolk, United Kingdom, rich in medieval history and known for its impressive cathedral, beautiful Abbey Gardens, and lively market square. The town effortlessly blends historic architecture with modern amenities, creating an inviting blend of old England and contemporary living.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Two Tier County

Suffolk

Population

41,212

Time Zone

Europe/London

Coordinates

52.25°, 0.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$2,678

Local Cost

$1,560

Local Income

$2,650

Cashless

English

Temperature

10.3°C

Summer Avg

16.6°C

Winter Avg

4.4°C

Record High

31.4°C

Record Low

-6.6°C

Humidity

85%

Precipitation

700 mm

Internet Speed

122 Mbps

Upload

41 Mbps

Latency

15 ms

City Vibrancy

105

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

BEQ

Distance

11 km

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Bronze Fields Bronze Fields is mainly residential with a mix of apartment blocks and local shops. Public transit links are limited compared to other areas.Saxon Heath Saxon Heath is mostly residential, with wide streets and several small shopping plazas. Public transit is limited and residents rely on cars for daily errands.Bury St Edmunds Bury St Edmunds is a historic market town with medieval architecture and a compact commercial center. The Abbey Gardens and cathedral sit near independent shops and cafes.

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 64 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.

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