Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

TOLLGATE LANE, IP32 6DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IP32 6DF spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 45.2% year-on-year.

home £337,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP32 6DF 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IP32, IP32 6DF offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, down 45.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6DF 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 6DF. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 197,500

6 sales · Mean £ 203,666

Detached

£ 507,500

4 sales · Mean £ 502,500

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

IP32 6DF has low crime rates — 26 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 offences73
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.2 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.2 km
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Bury St Edmunds County High School

Good810 pupils0.3 km
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Howard Community Academy

Requires Improvement163 pupils0.8 km
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The Albany

Good28 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI CEVC School

Good1193 pupils0.9 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering0.6 km
  • Community Hub Cafe0.4 km
  • Verse - Cafe West0.9 km
  • Allison's Eatery0.6 km
  • Bake and Bites0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Spar and Subway0.6 km
  • A&O Mix Ltd0.6 km
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.5 km
  • MFG Service Station0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Double Dragon0.6 km
  • Howards0.6 km
  • The Golden Valley0.5 km
  • Lake Avenue Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Lime0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Station Hill Social Club0.8 km
  • The Linden Tree0.9 km
  • The Greengage0.1 km
  • The Tollgate0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Priory Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.8 km
  • Thurston7.2 km
  • Elmswell14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Lancaster Avenue0.1 km
  • Lancaster Avenue0.1 km
  • The Greengage0.2 km
  • St Benedicts Catholic School0.2 km
  • Philip Road0.3 km