Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

THINGOE HILL, IP32 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

349

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP32 6BQ 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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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IP32 6BQ 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.

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

IP32 6BQ is a safe, established residential area 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 strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £850k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BQ are sourced from Output Area E00153641 (shared with 6 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 6BQ. 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

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 358,750

4 sales · Mean £ 446,489

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

Crime around IP32 6BQ is moderate at 54 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 offences60
Drugs18
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.7 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.7 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.8 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 pupils1.3 km
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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

Good335 pupils1.4 km
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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.3 km
  • Far Away Foods0.8 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 Bar1.0 km
  • Kings Arms0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Baxterstorey c/o Staff Restaurant1.0 km
  • British Sugar Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • Bury Town Football Club0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Golden City Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Chick King0.3 km
  • Peck0.8 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
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.2 km
  • Thurston6.6 km
  • Elmswell13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Thingoe Hill0.1 km
  • Thingoe Hill0.1 km
  • Entrance0.2 km
  • Bury St Edmunds Rail Station0.2 km
  • Fornham Road0.2 km