IP32 6BE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Thingoe Hill, 1.0km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00169927 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THINGOE HILL, IP32 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THINGOE HILL, IP32 6BE.
365
33
£ 46,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP32 6BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. IP32 6BE combines 68% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6BE. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP32 6BE is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
Bury St Edmunds County High School
King Edward VI CEVC School
Tollgate Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Priory School
Howard Community Academy
The Albany
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.4 km
- Far Away Foods0.7 km
- Oxfam1.0 km
- St Edmunds Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- Vinyl Hunter0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Beerhouse0.4 km
- The Bushel0.7 km
- The Stillery0.8 km
- Karooze Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Kings Arms0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bury Town Football Club0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Golden City Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- Pea Porridge0.6 km
- Spice Garden0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chick King0.3 km
- Peck0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- The Codfather0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Northgate0.9 km
- The Priory Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.2 km
- Thurston6.7 km
- Elmswell13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Thingoe Hill0.2 km
- Thingoe Hill0.2 km
- Entrance0.2 km
- Bury St Edmunds Rail Station0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326BE · Data under Open Government Licence