IP32 6AG is a safe, established residential area on Mermaid Close, 1.3km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For families considering a move, IP32 6AG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AG are sourced from Output Area E00153641 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERMAID CLOSE, IP32 6AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERMAID CLOSE, IP32 6AG.
349
43
£ 46,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP32 6AG 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 6AG is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6AG. The average age is 42.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 162,049
16 sales · Mean £ 164,099
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6AG has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tollgate Primary School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
St Benedict's Catholic School
King Edward VI CEVC School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Howard Community Academy
The Albany
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
- Vinyl Hunter1.0 km
- Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.9 km
- MFG Service Station0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Beerhouse0.6 km
- The Bushel1.0 km
- Station Hill Social Club0.5 km
- The Linden Tree0.5 km
- The Greengage0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Pea Porridge0.9 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- The Pizzashed0.6 km
- Folk Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chick King0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- The Golden Valley0.9 km
- Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Priory Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.4 km
- Thurston6.6 km
- Elmswell13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tollgate Lane0.2 km
- Tollgate Lane0.2 km
- Thingoe Hill0.3 km
- Thingoe Hill0.3 km
- Philip Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326AG · Data under Open Government Licence