IP32 6BU is a safe, established residential area on Norman Road in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP32 6BU has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00153608 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMAN ROAD, IP32 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMAN ROAD, IP32 6BU.
337
47
£ 38,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP32 6BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 47, IP32 6BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £365k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6BU. The average age is 46.9. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 332,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6BU has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Howard Community Academy
The Albany
King Edward VI CEVC School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Curve Motion0.9 km
- Dine Contract Catering0.3 km
- Krazy Horse0.9 km
- Allison's Eatery0.9 km
- Bake and Bites0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- A&O Mix Ltd0.9 km
- Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.4 km
- MFG Service Station0.2 km
- Spar and Subway0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Priory Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Greengage0.4 km
- The Tollgate0.3 km
- Station Hill Social Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.4 km
- Lime0.9 km
- Niko's Grill0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Peyton Plaice0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.9 km
- Thurston7.0 km
- Elmswell14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Philip Road0.1 km
- Philip Road0.1 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
- Tollgate Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326BU · Data under Open Government Licence