IP32 6BG is a safe, established residential area on Northgate Avenue, 1.1km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For families considering a move, IP32 6BG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BG are sourced from Output Area E00153641 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHGATE AVENUE, IP32 6BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHGATE AVENUE, IP32 6BG.
349
43
£ 46,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP32 6BG 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
IP32 6BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £850k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £850k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6BG. The average age is 42.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 850,000
1 sales · Mean £ 850,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6BG has low crime rates — 35 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
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Tollgate Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic School
King Edward VI CEVC School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Albany
Howard Community Academy
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
- Far Away Foods0.9 km
- St Edmunds Butchers Ltd1.0 km
- Vinyl Hunter0.8 km
- Beautiful Beers1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Beerhouse0.5 km
- The Bushel0.8 km
- The Stillery0.9 km
- Station Hill Social Club0.4 km
- The Grapes1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Golden City Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Pea Porridge0.8 km
- Spice Garden0.9 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chick King0.4 km
- Peck0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- The Codfather0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Priory Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.4 km
- Thurston6.8 km
- Elmswell14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Thingoe Hill0.3 km
- Thingoe Hill0.3 km
- Entrance0.4 km
- Bury St Edmunds Rail Station0.4 km
- Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326BG · Data under Open Government Licence