Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THINGOE HILL, IP32 6BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THINGOE HILL, IP32 6BE.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Drugs19
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.6 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.7 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.7 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Priory School

Outstanding199 pupils1.4 km
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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils1.4 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Northgate0.9 km
  • The Priory Hotel0.8 km
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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