Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

STATION HILL, IP32 6AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION HILL, IP32 6AF.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

365

cake
Avg Age

33

payments
Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

work
Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: IP32 6AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

IP32 6AF is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 22.4% year-on-year.

home £266,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP32 6AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Station Hill, 0.8km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IP32 6AF offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, up 22.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00169927 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6AF. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

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

Flat

£ 252,000

49 sales · Mean £ 242,244

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

Crime around IP32 6AF is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences88
Drugs30
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order21
Other theft14

school Local Schools

S

King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.6 km
P

St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
S

Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.9 km
P

Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.9 km
S

St Benedict's Catholic School

Good1.0 km
A

Priory School

Outstanding199 pupils1.1 km
P

Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

Good335 pupils1.2 km
P

St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
  • Clinton Cards0.8 km
  • Far Away Foods0.5 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
  • Mr Simms0.8 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Pot Black Club0.9 km
  • The Beerhouse0.1 km
  • The Bushel0.4 km
  • The Stillery0.6 km
  • Karooze Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Baxterstorey c/o Staff Restaurant1.0 km
  • British Sugar Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • Bury Town Football Club0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Golden City Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chick King0.1 km
  • East Ocean0.9 km
  • Peck0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.3 km
  • The Codfather0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • The Northgate0.6 km
  • The Angel Hotel0.9 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Europa B Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.1 km
  • Thurston6.5 km
  • Elmswell13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.0 km
  • Rail Station Forecourt0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Entrance0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km