Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

FORNHAM ROAD, IP32 6AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

349

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP32 6AW 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 43, IP32 6AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £402k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

IP32 6AW is a safe, established residential area on Fornham Road, 1.2km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For families considering a move, IP32 6AW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00153641 (shared with 6 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 6AW. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 345,000

11 sales · Mean £ 351,772

Detached

£ 325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 408,333

Semi-Detached

£ 373,200

2 sales · Mean £ 373,200

Flat

£ 235,000

9 sales · Mean £ 233,164

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

IP32 6AW has low crime rates — 34 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 offences29
Criminal damage and arson9
Shoplifting8
Other theft7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.5 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.7 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.7 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.0 km
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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils1.4 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils1.4 km
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Priory School

Outstanding199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
  • Far Away Foods1.0 km
  • Vinyl Hunter0.9 km
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.9 km
  • MFG Service Station0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Beerhouse0.6 km
  • The Bushel0.9 km
  • Station Hill Social Club0.4 km
  • The Linden Tree0.5 km
  • The Greengage0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Pea Porridge0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
  • The Pizzashed0.6 km
  • Zap Thai Co Ltd1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Chick King0.5 km
  • Peck1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • The Golden Valley0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Priory Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.4 km
  • Thurston6.6 km
  • Elmswell13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Thingoe Hill0.2 km
  • Thingoe Hill0.2 km
  • Tollgate Lane0.3 km
  • Tollgate Lane0.3 km
  • Fornham Road0.4 km