Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

STEPHENSON PLACE, IP32 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSON PLACE, IP32 6BF.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

IP32 6BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 58.4% year-on-year.

home £295,636 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP32 6BF is a safe, established residential area on Stephenson Place, 1.2km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 58.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00153642 (shared with 11 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 6BF. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 410,500

Flat

£ 190,000

9 sales · Mean £ 166,511

Terraced

£ 487,500

2 sales · Mean £ 487,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP32 6BF 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.4 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.4 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.5 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.7 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils1.1 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • Far Away Foods1.0 km
  • Vinyl Hunter0.9 km
  • Spar and Subway0.9 km
  • A&O Mix Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Beerhouse0.7 km
  • The Bushel0.9 km
  • Station Hill Social Club0.5 km
  • The Linden Tree0.6 km
  • The Greengage0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Pea Porridge0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • The Pizzashed0.7 km
  • Zap Thai Co Ltd1.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Chick King0.5 km
  • Peck1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Double Dragon0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • The Priory Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.5 km
  • Thurston6.9 km
  • Elmswell14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Thingoe Hill0.4 km
  • Tollgate Lane0.4 km
  • Philip Road0.4 km
  • Tollgate Lane0.4 km
  • Thingoe Hill0.4 km