Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

NORMAN ROAD, IP32 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMAN ROAD, IP32 6BY.

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

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IP32 6BY 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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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IP32 6BY 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. £359k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £359k, up 3.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00153608 (shared with 9 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 6BY. 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

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

3 sales · Mean £ 340,433

Detached

£ 335,000

5 sales · Mean £ 326,990

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

IP32 6BY has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson12
Shoplifting11
Other theft6

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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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils0.9 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils0.9 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils1.2 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Curve Motion0.9 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.3 km
  • Krazy Horse0.9 km
  • Allison's Eatery0.9 km
  • Bake and Bites0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • A&O Mix Ltd0.9 km
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.4 km
  • MFG Service Station0.2 km
  • Spar and Subway0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Priory Hotel0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Greengage0.4 km
  • The Tollgate0.3 km
  • Station Hill Social Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Lime0.9 km
  • Niko's Grill0.4 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
  • Peyton Plaice0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.9 km
  • Thurston7.0 km
  • Elmswell14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Philip Road0.1 km
  • Philip Road0.1 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Lancaster Avenue0.3 km