IP32 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Avenue Approach, 1.3km 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 6BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 13.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00153640 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVENUE APPROACH, IP32 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENUE APPROACH, IP32 6BA.
300
45
£ 46,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP32 6BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates IP32 6BA — age 45, 76% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6BA. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
6 sales · Mean £ 309,166
Terraced
£ 302,250
12 sales · Mean £ 299,750
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6BA has low crime rates — 20 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
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- Vinyl Hunter1.0 km
- Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.8 km
- MFG Service Station0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Beerhouse0.7 km
- The Bushel1.0 km
- Station Hill Social Club0.5 km
- The Linden Tree0.6 km
- The Greengage0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Pea Porridge0.9 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- The Pizzashed0.7 km
- Folk Cafe0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chick King0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- The Golden Valley0.8 km
- Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Priory Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.5 km
- Thurston6.8 km
- Elmswell13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tollgate Lane0.2 km
- Tollgate Lane0.2 km
- Philip Road0.3 km
- Philip Road0.3 km
- Thingoe Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326BA · Data under Open Government Licence