Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

TAYFEN TERRACE, IP32 6BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAYFEN TERRACE, IP32 6BJ.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP32 6BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

IP32 6BJ has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

IP32 6BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tayfen Terrace, 0.7km from Bury St. Edmunds in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Abbeygate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IP32 6BJ is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00153644 (shared with 13 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 6BJ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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)

Crime around IP32 6BJ is moderate at 67 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 offences115
Drugs33
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.7 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils1.0 km
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Priory School

Outstanding199 pupils1.0 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils1.0 km
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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School

Good335 pupils1.1 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good1.1 km
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • B.S.E Express0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • COOK0.5 km
  • Suffolk Fruit and Veg Company0.5 km
  • Victoria Street Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Tollgate1.0 km
  • Pot Black Club0.8 km
  • The Beerhouse0.0 km
  • The Bushel0.4 km
  • The Stillery0.5 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • 513 Oriental Buffet0.8 km
  • Amigos0.6 km
  • Byron Hamburgers Ltd0.7 km
  • Carluccios0.7 km
  • Combat2Coffee0.9 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose Limited1.0 km
  • Europa B Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Bury Kebab Shop0.5 km
  • Pizza Mama Mia0.5 km
  • Chick King0.1 km
  • East Ocean0.8 km
  • Peck0.4 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • The Northgate0.5 km
  • The Angel Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.2 km
  • Thurston6.5 km
  • Elmswell13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tayfen Terrace0.0 km
  • Tayfen Terrace0.0 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Rail Station Forecourt0.2 km