IP32 6DS is a safe, established residential area on Baldwin Avenue, 1.3km 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 6DS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% 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 £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00153661 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALDWIN AVENUE, IP32 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALDWIN AVENUE, IP32 6DS.
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37
£ 38,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP32 6DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, IP32 6DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6DS. The average age is 37.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 262,500
4 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6DS 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.
school Local Schools
Howard Community Academy
The Albany
St Benedict's Catholic School
Tollgate Primary School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
King Edward VI CEVC School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sexton's Manor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Curve Motion0.8 km
- Dine Contract Catering0.7 km
- Krazy Horse0.9 km
- Allison's Eatery0.5 km
- Bake and Bites0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- A&O Mix Ltd0.5 km
- Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.4 km
- MFG Service Station0.8 km
- Spar and Subway0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Priory Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Greengage0.5 km
- The Tollgate1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.4 km
- Lime0.5 km
- Niko's Grill0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
- Peyton Plaice0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds1.4 km
- Thurston7.7 km
- Kennett14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Court0.1 km
- Chestnut Court0.1 km
- Clay Road0.2 km
- Bedford Road0.2 km
- Devon Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326DS · Data under Open Government Licence