Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

FORNHAM ROAD, IP32 6AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORNHAM ROAD, IP32 6AP.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /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 6AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

IP32 6AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £552k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £552k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IP32 6AP is a safe, established residential area on Fornham Road, 1.5km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For serious buyers, IP32 6AP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £552k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AP are sourced from Output Area E00153640 (shared with 5 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 6AP. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 441,000

2 sales · Mean £ 441,000

Semi-Detached

£ 236,000

3 sales · Mean £ 251,733

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

IP32 6AP has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.4 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.7 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils1.1 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.2 km
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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils1.3 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering0.6 km
  • Bake and Bites0.6 km
  • Folk Cafe0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.7 km
  • MFG Service Station0.2 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Priory Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Greengage0.6 km
  • The Tollgate0.2 km
  • Station Hill Social Club0.7 km
  • The Linden Tree0.7 km
  • The Beerhouse0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Niko's Grill0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Chick King0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.6 km
  • Thurston6.7 km
  • Elmswell13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Tollgate Lane0.0 km
  • Tollgate Lane0.0 km
  • Philip Road0.3 km
  • Philip Road0.3 km
  • Barton Hill0.4 km