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About

Tollgate ward lies on the eastern edge of Bury St Edmunds, primarily characterised by residential housing estates and local retail parks. The area is defined by its practical amenities, including supermarkets and smaller convenience stores that serve the local community. Housing consists largely of post-war developments and more recent builds, creating a mix of property styles. Major roads like the A14 provide a constant backdrop, connecting the ward to the wider region and shaping its perimeter.

A notable local feature is the West Suffolk Hospital, a significant employer and community hub situated within the ward's boundaries. Green spaces are present but limited, with some small recreational grounds and playing fields integrated into the housing areas. The overall atmosphere is functional and suburban, with daily life centred around local services and commuting routes rather than a traditional town centre.

Area overview

On average Tollgate has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tollgate is £50,393 per year. There are 7 schools in Tollgate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Tollgate is home to around 6,129 people, with a population density of about 2,989.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tollgate Population
6,129
Population density
2,989.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.46(+152%)
Public order
14.85(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.68(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.19(+123%)
Other theft
9.79(+79%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,078
82.88%
Other White
536
8.75%
Other
71
1.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
62
1.01%
Other Asian
55
0.9%
Total population: 6,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,514
30.04%
No qualifications
1,023
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
749
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
731
14.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
580
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 5,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
718
24.56%
Owns with a mortgage
652
22.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
592
20.25%
Other social rented
542
18.54%
Social rents from council
301
10.29%
Total households: 2,924

Property prices in Tollgate

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Tollgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tollgate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tollgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£392,500
Flats30£177,250
Semi-Detached24£311,500
Terraced23£309,000

10 years median price trend in Tollgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollgate.

All postcodes in Tollgate

IP327JS

Compiegne Way

IP331GZ

Ramplin Close

IP326EY

Maltings Way

IP326EL

Mitchell Avenue

IP333AB

Chancellery Mews

IP326BT

Hanover Close

IP326EN

Mildenhall Road

IP326AN

Fornham Road

IP326AU

Bell Meadow

IP326TP

Beetons Way

IP333AP

Spring Terrace

IP333AY

Springfield Avenue

IP331AS

Tayfen Road

IP326BJ

Tayfen Terrace

IP326JW

Derwent Road

IP326DL

Gloucester Road

IP326DY

Curtis Road

IP326HJ

Trent Road

IP326AG

Mermaid Close

IP326AH

Fornham Road

IP326DP

Baldwin Avenue

IP326HN

Acacia Avenue

IP326DQ

Philip Road

IP326BF

Stephenson Place

IP326BE

Thingoe Hill

IP333BG

Grove Park

IP333AJ

Camberley Court

IP333AT

Trinity Mews

IP326DR

Curtis Road

IP326AL

Fornham Road

IP333BQ

Grove Park

IP326EH

Mildenhall Road

IP326NG

Severn Road

IP333FZ

Houghton Way

IP333RN

Out Risbygate

IP326JY

Anselm Avenue

IP326NE

Severn Road

IP326DH

Philip Road

IP326EF

Prince Charles Avenue

IP326EA

Raynham Road

IP326JZ

Anselm Avenue

IP326BB

Northgate Avenue

IP326EB

Gage Close

IP326BQ

Thingoe Hill

IP333RL

Grove Park

IP333BJ

Grove Road

IP326BD

Forum Court

IP326HX

Lake Avenue

IP326LW

Lancaster Avenue

IP333AS

Springfield Road

IP331JZ

Enterprise Park

IP326JQ

Samson Close

IP326EX

Tollgate

IP333BH

Grove Road

IP333TT

Beetons Way

IP326HE

Conway Road

IP333AW

Durbar Terrace

IP326DA

Northgate Avenue

IP326BH

Tayfen Road

IP326SR

Anglian Lane

IP333AZ

Risbygate Street

IP326JF

Reeve Close

IP326BL

Layham Drive

IP333FN

The Mews

IP333GG

Peckston Place

IP333ZA

Fen Way

IP326DX

Curtis Road

IP333FW

Houghton Way

IP326AY

Norfolk Road

IP326HT

Bunbury Road

IP326AP

Fornham Road

IP326HS

Acacia Avenue

IP326AW

Fornham Road

IP326DF

Tollgate Lane

IP331JF

Etna Road

IP326BY

Norman Road

IP326HW

Avondale Walk

IP326DB

Klondyke

IP326LA

Anselm Avenue

IP326EJ

Friary Meadow

IP333ZD

Sedge Way

IP326HD

Shelley Road

IP326AT

Fornham Road

IP326AZ

Northgate Avenue

IP326DW

Baldwin Avenue

IP326HU

Bunbury Road

IP333GE

Houghton Way

IP326JR

Derwent Road

IP326BS

Tollgate Lane

IP326HY

Lake Avenue

IP326JT

Lake Avenue

IP326DS

Baldwin Avenue

IP326BA

Avenue Approach

IP326HH

Mitchell Avenue

IP326BP

Forum Court

IP326DG

Tollgate Lane

IP333AD

Risbygate Street

IP326DU

Prince Charles Avenue

IP326LL

Lancaster Avenue

IP333FY

Houghton Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.