IP32 6AX 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.
For serious buyers, IP32 6AX is 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 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00153640 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORNHAM ROAD, IP32 6AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORNHAM ROAD, IP32 6AX.
300
45
£ 46,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP32 6AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP32 6AX spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6AX. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6AX has low crime rates — 16 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
St Benedict's Catholic School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
King Edward VI CEVC School
Howard Community Academy
The Albany
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dine Contract Catering0.4 km
- Bake and Bites0.5 km
- Folk Cafe0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Starbucks1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.6 km
- MFG Service Station0.1 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Priory Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Greengage0.6 km
- The Tollgate0.0 km
- Station Hill Social Club0.8 km
- The Linden Tree0.9 km
- The Beerhouse1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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 Edmunds0.8 km
- Thurston6.7 km
- Elmswell13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tollgate Lane0.2 km
- Tollgate Lane0.2 km
- Philip Road0.2 km
- Philip Road0.2 km
- Barton Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326AX · Data under Open Government Licence