Postcode Analysis West Suffolk, East of England

PHILIP ROAD, IP32 6DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHILIP ROAD, IP32 6DQ.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 39, IP32 6DQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £402k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, IP32 6DQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, down 11.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP32 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00153609 (shared with 12 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 6DQ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 417,497

12 sales · Mean £ 413,124

Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 301,666

Terraced

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

IP32 6DQ has low crime rates — 44 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 offences92
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order11
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Tollgate Primary School

Good328 pupils0.1 km
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St Benedict's Catholic School

Good0.4 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 pupils1.1 km
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St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good250 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

4 nearby
  • A&O Mix Ltd0.8 km
  • Lake Avenue Post Office and Premier0.3 km
  • MFG Service Station0.2 km
  • Spar and Subway0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

3 nearby
  • The Greengage0.3 km
  • The Tollgate0.3 km
  • Station Hill Social Club1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bury St Edmunds0.9 km
  • Thurston7.1 km
  • Elmswell14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Philip Road0.2 km
  • Philip Road0.2 km
  • Lancaster Avenue0.3 km
  • Lancaster Avenue0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km