Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

BALDWIN AVENUE, IP32 6DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALDWIN AVENUE, IP32 6DP.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP32 6DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IP32 6DP has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 6DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Baldwin Avenue, 1.4km from Fornham All Saints in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within St Olaves ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP32 6DP 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00153663 (shared with 7 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 6DP. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

IP32 6DP has low crime rates — 36 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting15
Possession of weapons10

school Local Schools

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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils0.3 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils0.3 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.5 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.5 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils1.3 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.4 km
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Sexton's Manor Community Primary School

Good192 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Curve Motion0.8 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.7 km
  • Krazy Horse0.9 km
  • Allison's Eatery0.4 km
  • Bake and Bites0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • A&O Mix Ltd0.4 km
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.4 km
  • MFG Service Station0.8 km
  • Spar and Subway0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Priory Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Greengage0.4 km
  • The Tollgate0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Lime0.4 km
  • Niko's Grill0.4 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.4 km
  • Peyton Plaice0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds1.3 km
  • Thurston7.6 km
  • Kennett14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Devon Close0.1 km
  • Chestnut Court0.1 km
  • Chestnut Court0.1 km
  • Bedford Road0.1 km
  • Bedford Road0.1 km