IP32 6BS is a safe, established residential area on Tollgate Lane in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For families considering a move, IP32 6BS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, down 1.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00153611 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOLLGATE LANE, IP32 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLLGATE LANE, IP32 6BS.
337
43
£ 38,800 /yr
56%
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 6BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 79% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6BS. The average age is 42.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 310,166
Terraced
£ 220,000
12 sales · Mean £ 221,416
Detached
£ 280,000
3 sales · Mean £ 341,833
Flat
£ 148,000
5 sales · Mean £ 143,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6BS has low crime rates — 20 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
St Benedict's Catholic School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
King Edward VI CEVC School
Howard Community Academy
The Albany
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Dine Contract Catering0.5 km
- Allison's Eatery1.0 km
- Bake and Bites0.4 km
- Folk Cafe0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- A&O Mix Ltd1.0 km
- Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.6 km
- MFG Service Station0.1 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
- Spar and Subway1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Priory Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Greengage0.5 km
- The Tollgate0.2 km
- Station Hill Social Club0.8 km
- The Linden Tree0.8 km
- The Beerhouse0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.6 km
- Lime1.0 km
- Niko's Grill0.6 km
- Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
- Peyton Plaice1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.7 km
- Thurston6.8 km
- Elmswell14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Philip Road0.1 km
- Philip Road0.1 km
- Tollgate Lane0.2 km
- Tollgate Lane0.2 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326BS · Data under Open Government Licence