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.
STEPHENSON PLACE, IP32 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPHENSON PLACE, IP32 6BF.
265
45
£ 46,800 /yr
50%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Tollgate Primary School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
St Benedict's Catholic 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
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Priory Hotel0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: IP326BF · Data under Open Government Licence