IP32 6BX is a safe, established residential area on Rosemary Road in Bury St Edmunds. Administratively it sits within Tollgate ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP32 6BX has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00153608 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSEMARY ROAD, IP32 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEMARY ROAD, IP32 6BX.
337
47
£ 38,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP32 6BX 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.
Area Character
IP32 6BX is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP32 6BX. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
3 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP32 6BX has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tollgate Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic School
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Howard Community Academy
The Albany
King Edward VI CEVC School
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Woolpack1.0 km
- The Greengage0.5 km
- The Tollgate0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Curve Motion0.8 km
- Dine Contract Catering0.2 km
- Krazy Horse0.8 km
- Allison's Eatery1.0 km
- Bake and Bites0.2 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- A&O Mix Ltd1.0 km
- Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.3 km
- MFG Service Station0.2 km
- Spar and Subway1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Priory Hotel0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.3 km
- Lime1.0 km
- Niko's Grill0.3 km
- Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
- Peyton Plaice1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury St Edmunds1.0 km
- Thurston7.0 km
- Elmswell14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Co-Op0.1 km
- Co-Op0.1 km
- Philip Road0.3 km
- Philip Road0.3 km
- Shelley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP326BX · Data under Open Government Licence