IP32 6BZ is a safe, established residential area on Northgate Avenue in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
For families considering a move, IP32 6BZ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% 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 £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00153611 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHGATE AVENUE, IP32 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHGATE AVENUE, IP32 6BZ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP32 6BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. 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 6BZ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6BZ 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
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 Eatery0.8 km
- Bake and Bites0.4 km
- Folk Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- A&O Mix Ltd0.8 km
- Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.5 km
- MFG Service Station0.2 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
- Spar and Subway0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Priory Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Greengage0.3 km
- The Tollgate0.3 km
- Station Hill Social Club0.7 km
- The Linden Tree0.8 km
- The Beerhouse0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.5 km
- Lime0.8 km
- Niko's Grill0.5 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Peyton Plaice0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds0.7 km
- Thurston7.0 km
- Elmswell14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Philip Road0.1 km
- Philip Road0.1 km
- Lancaster Avenue0.3 km
- Lancaster Avenue0.3 km
- Tollgate Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326BZ · Data under Open Government Licence