Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

TOLLGATE LANE, IP32 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOLLGATE LANE, IP32 6BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

337

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

IP32 6BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £247,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP32 6BS is a safe, established residential area on Tollgate Lane in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For families considering a move, IP32 6BS represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, down 1.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00153611 (shared with 11 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 6BS. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 310,166

Terraced

£ 220,000

12 sales · Mean £ 221,416

Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 341,833

Flat

£ 148,000

5 sales · Mean £ 143,700

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

IP32 6BS has low crime rates — 20 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 offences35
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime6
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.2 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.5 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils1.1 km
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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils1.1 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils1.1 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering0.5 km
  • Allison's Eatery1.0 km
  • Bake and Bites0.4 km
  • Folk Cafe0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • A&O Mix Ltd1.0 km
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.6 km
  • MFG Service Station0.1 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
  • Spar and Subway1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Priory Hotel0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Greengage0.5 km
  • The Tollgate0.2 km
  • Station Hill Social Club0.8 km
  • The Linden Tree0.8 km
  • The Beerhouse0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Lime1.0 km
  • Niko's Grill0.6 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
  • Peyton Plaice1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.7 km
  • Thurston6.8 km
  • Elmswell14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Philip Road0.1 km
  • Philip Road0.1 km
  • Tollgate Lane0.2 km
  • Tollgate Lane0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km