Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

GLOUCESTER ROAD, IP32 6DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER ROAD, IP32 6DN.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP32 6DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, IP32 6DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

IP32 6DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gloucester Road in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP32 6DN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6DN are sourced from Output Area E00153610 (shared with 9 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 6DN. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 244,166

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

IP32 6DN has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences113
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order13
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.3 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.4 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.6 km
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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils0.6 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils1.2 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Curve Motion0.8 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.5 km
  • Krazy Horse0.9 km
  • Allison's Eatery0.6 km
  • Bake and Bites0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • A&O Mix Ltd0.6 km
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.2 km
  • MFG Service Station0.5 km
  • Spar and Subway0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Priory Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Greengage0.3 km
  • The Tollgate0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Lime0.6 km
  • Niko's Grill0.2 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
  • Peyton Plaice0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds1.1 km
  • Thurston7.3 km
  • Elmswell14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Gloucester Road0.1 km
  • Baldwin Avenue0.1 km
  • Chestnut Court0.2 km
  • Chestnut Court0.2 km
  • Lancaster Avenue0.2 km