IP32 6AE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Station Hill, 0.8km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IP32 6AE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00169927 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION HILL, IP32 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION HILL, IP32 6AE.
365
33
£ 46,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP32 6AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IP32 6AE is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6AE. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 257,500
78 sales · Mean £ 251,967
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP32 6AE is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King Edward VI CEVC School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Tollgate Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic School
Priory School
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
- Clinton Cards0.8 km
- Far Away Foods0.5 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Mr Simms0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Pot Black Club1.0 km
- The Beerhouse0.2 km
- The Bushel0.4 km
- The Stillery0.6 km
- Karooze Cafe Bar0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Bury Town Football Club0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Golden City Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
- Mia Supplements Perfect Body Zone1.0 km
- Pea Porridge0.4 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chick King0.1 km
- East Ocean1.0 km
- Peck0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- The Codfather0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
- The Northgate0.6 km
- The Angel Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Europa B Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.1 km
- Thurston6.6 km
- Elmswell13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rail Station Forecourt0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Entrance0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326AE · Data under Open Government Licence