IP32 6AY is a safe, established residential area on Norfolk Road, 1.4km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP32, IP32 6AY offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £491k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00153611 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORFOLK ROAD, IP32 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK ROAD, IP32 6AY.
337
43
£ 38,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IP32 6AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £491k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6AY. The average age is 42.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
5 sales · Mean £ 515,311
Semi-Detached
£ 495,000
1 sales · Mean £ 495,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6AY 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.
school Local Schools
Tollgate Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
King Edward VI CEVC School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Howard Community Academy
The Albany
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dine Contract Catering0.6 km
- Community Hub Cafe0.7 km
- Folk Cafe0.9 km
- Allison's Eatery1.0 km
- Bake and Bites0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Spar and Subway1.0 km
- A&O Mix Ltd1.0 km
- Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.6 km
- MFG Service Station0.2 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Double Dragon1.0 km
- Howards1.0 km
- The Golden Valley0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Priory Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Station Hill Social Club0.6 km
- The Linden Tree0.7 km
- The Greengage0.5 km
- The Tollgate0.2 km
- The Beerhouse0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.6 km
- Thurston6.8 km
- Elmswell14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tollgate Lane0.1 km
- Philip Road0.1 km
- Tollgate Lane0.2 km
- Philip Road0.2 km
- Lancaster Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326AY · Data under Open Government Licence