Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

FORNHAM ROAD, IP32 6AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORNHAM ROAD, IP32 6AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

337

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP32 6AT 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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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
workEmployment
6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP32 6AT's 55% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

home £865,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP32 6AT is a safe, established residential area on Fornham Road in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £865k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00153608 (shared with 9 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 6AT. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 800,000

3 sales · Mean £ 813,333

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

IP32 6AT has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.3 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.6 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils1.1 km
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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils1.2 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils1.2 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering0.5 km
  • Bake and Bites0.5 km
  • Folk Cafe0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.6 km
  • MFG Service Station0.1 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Priory Hotel0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Greengage0.5 km
  • The Tollgate0.1 km
  • Station Hill Social Club0.7 km
  • The Linden Tree0.8 km
  • The Beerhouse0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Niko's Grill0.6 km
  • Chick King0.9 km
  • The Golden Valley0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.7 km
  • Thurston6.8 km
  • Elmswell13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tollgate Lane0.1 km
  • Tollgate Lane0.1 km
  • Philip Road0.2 km
  • Philip Road0.2 km
  • Barton Hill0.4 km