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.
FORNHAM ROAD, IP32 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORNHAM ROAD, IP32 6AW.
349
43
£ 46,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Tollgate Primary School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
St Benedict's Catholic School
King Edward VI CEVC School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Howard Community Academy
The Albany
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Priory Hotel0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: IP326AW · Data under Open Government Licence