Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

IP32 6DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP32 6DT.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, IP32 6DT 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 6DT is a safe, established residential area located 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 6DT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6DT are sourced from Output Area E00153661 (shared with 8 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 6DT. 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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
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.

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

IP32 6DT has low crime rates — 43 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 behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting16
Public order13

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

Good0.6 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.7 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils1.4 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.5 km
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Sexton's Manor Community Primary School

Good192 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Curve Motion0.7 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.8 km
  • Krazy Horse0.9 km
  • Allison's Eatery0.5 km
  • Bake and Bites0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • A&O Mix Ltd0.5 km
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.5 km
  • MFG Service Station0.9 km
  • Spar and Subway0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Priory Hotel0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greengage0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Lime0.5 km
  • Niko's Grill0.5 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.5 km
  • Peyton Plaice0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds1.5 km
  • Thurston7.7 km
  • Kennett14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Clay Road0.2 km
  • Ion Road0.2 km
  • Clay Road0.2 km
  • Chestnut Court0.2 km
  • Chestnut Court0.2 km