Area Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP32 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IP32 postcode area.

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Population

17,342

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,220 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 44, IP32 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £296k.

home £296,769 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP32 is a postcode district in West Suffolk, East of England, covering 421 active and 92 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IP32 (12%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes IP32 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IP32 are around £296k, up 0.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IP32 at 217 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IP32 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1618
Anti-social behaviour424
Criminal damage and arson384
Public order277
Shoplifting248

school Local Schools

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Sir Peter Hall School

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Sebert Wood Community Primary School

Outstanding393 pupils
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils
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Priory School

Outstanding199 pupils
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Sybil Andrews Academy

Requires Improvement675 pupils
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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils
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Abbots Green Primary Academy

Good489 pupils
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First Base Bury St Edmunds

Outstanding1 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Dragonfly Hotel
  • The Priory Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Station Hill Social Club
  • The Beerhouse
  • The Greengage
  • The Moreton Hall Public House
  • The Tollgate
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Farmfoods
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chick King
  • Double Dragon
  • Howards
  • Lake Avenue Chip Shop
  • Lime
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • West Suffolk Vineyard Church
  • Zone Sweet Treatz
  • A&O Mix Ltd
  • Slimming World
  • Home Bargains
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Allison's Eatery
  • Bake and Bites
  • Baxterstorey c/o Staff Restaurant
  • British Sugar Sports & Social Club
  • Caffe Pausa
  • + 13 more