Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

STATION HILL, IP32 6AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION HILL, IP32 6AQ.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP32 6AQ 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IP32 6AQ 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP32 6AQ 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 6AQ 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £243k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00169927 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6AQ. 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

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 250,000

29 sales · Mean £ 243,948

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IP32 6AQ is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences93
Drugs31
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order21
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.6 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.8 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.9 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good1.0 km
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Priory School

Outstanding199 pupils1.1 km
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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

Good335 pupils1.2 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • B.S.E Express0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • COOK0.6 km
  • MFG Service Station0.9 km
  • Suffolk Fruit and Veg Company0.6 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Greengage1.0 km
  • The Tollgate0.9 km
  • Pot Black Club0.9 km
  • The Beerhouse0.1 km
  • The Bushel0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Aramark @ WSC Bistro restaurant1.0 km
  • 513 Oriental Buffet0.8 km
  • Amigos0.7 km
  • Byron Hamburgers Ltd0.7 km
  • Carluccios0.7 km
  • + 77 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bury Kebab Shop0.6 km
  • Pizza Mama Mia0.6 km
  • Chick King0.1 km
  • East Ocean0.9 km
  • Peck0.5 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • The Northgate0.6 km
  • The Angel Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose Limited1.0 km
  • Europa B Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.1 km
  • Thurston6.5 km
  • Elmswell13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Rail Station Forecourt0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Entrance0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km