Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

FORUM COURT, IP32 6AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORUM COURT, IP32 6AR.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP32 6AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in IP32 6AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 23.0% year-on-year.

home £184,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP32 6AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Forum Court, 0.7km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Abbeygate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP32 6AR is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, down 23.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00153644 (shared with 13 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 6AR. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 174,500

14 sales · Mean £ 171,285

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

Crime around IP32 6AR is moderate at 63 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 offences96
Drugs31
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order22
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 pupils0.9 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.1 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 Company0.5 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Tollgate0.9 km
  • Pot Black Club0.9 km
  • The Beerhouse0.1 km
  • The Bushel0.4 km
  • The Stillery0.5 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Aramark @ WSC Bistro restaurant1.0 km
  • 513 Oriental Buffet0.8 km
  • Amigos0.6 km
  • Byron Hamburgers Ltd0.7 km
  • Carluccios0.7 km
  • + 79 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
  • Elmswell13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Tayfen Terrace0.1 km
  • Tayfen Terrace0.1 km
  • Rail Station Forecourt0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km