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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 154 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
154
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(+156%)
Public order
16.81(+223%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.66(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.01(+134%)
Other theft
11.58(+108%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £281,500 in Tollgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £895,000.

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
Detached10£370,000
Flats28£177,250
Semi-Detached24£311,500
Terraced24£302,000

10 years median price trend in Tollgate

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

All postcodes in Tollgate

IP326HH

Mitchell Avenue

IP326HJ

Trent Road

IP326JY

Anselm Avenue

IP326EA

Raynham Road

IP326DY

Curtis Road

IP326HS

Acacia Avenue

IP326HY

Lake Avenue

IP326AJ

Sandy Lane

IP326BL

Layham Drive

IP326AY

Norfolk Road

IP326EN

Mildenhall Road

IP326LW

Lancaster Avenue

IP326TP

Beetons Way

IP326EJ

Friary Meadow

IP326HX

Lake Avenue

IP326JN

Jocelyn Close

IP326AP

Fornham Road

IP326BD

Forum Court

IP326HA

Wordsworth Road

IP333BJ

Grove Road

IP333RG

Spring Lane

IP326AX

Fornham Road

IP326DP

Baldwin Avenue

IP326HR

Acacia Avenue

IP326LA

Anselm Avenue

IP326DS

Baldwin Avenue

IP326ED

Raynham Road

IP326EY

Maltings Way

IP331AS

Tayfen Road

IP333AB

Chancellery Mews

IP326DF

Tollgate Lane

IP326EB

Gage Close

IP326NG

Severn Road

IP326JQ

Samson Close

IP333AR

Springfield Road

IP326AH

Fornham Road

IP326BT

Hanover Close

IP333GD

Houghton Way

IP326JZ

Anselm Avenue

IP326LL

Lancaster Avenue

IP333GH

Springfield Road

IP326BP

Forum Court

IP326DD

Tollgate

IP326HQ

Mitchell Avenue

IP326DJ

Gloucester Road

IP326HP

Dovedale Walk

IP333FX

Houghton Way

IP326EE

Mildenhall Road

IP326HW

Avondale Walk

IP326BB

Northgate Avenue

IP326HN

Acacia Avenue

IP326HZ

Lake Avenue

IP333AU

Spring Lane

IP333AW

Durbar Terrace

IP326EF

Prince Charles Avenue

IP333ZD

Sedge Way

IP326BU

Norman Road

IP326JS

Lake Avenue

IP326SR

Anglian Lane

IP333AY

Springfield Avenue

IP333BG

Grove Park

IP333GE

Houghton Way

IP326AE

Station Hill

IP326BX

Rosemary Road

IP326DB

Klondyke

IP326RF

Beetons Way

IP326AR

Forum Court

IP326AS

Fornham Road

IP326AU

Bell Meadow

IP331GZ

Ramplin Close

IP326HB

Mitchell Avenue

IP331JF

Etna Road

IP333BN

Cornfield Road

IP327JS

Compiegne Way

IP333BL

Cornfield Road

IP333FY

Houghton Way

IP326DX

Curtis Road

IP333FW

Houghton Way

IP326BF

Stephenson Place

IP326JJ

Tennyson Road

IP333AS

Springfield Road

IP326DL

Gloucester Road

IP331JQ

Out Northgate

IP326BJ

Tayfen Terrace

IP326BS

Tollgate Lane

IP326EG

Pine Leys

IP333BE

Grove Road

IP333GF

Malam Road

IP333TT

Beetons Way

IP326AG

Mermaid Close

IP326JU

Waveney Road

IP333RN

Out Risbygate

IP326DH

Philip Road

IP333AJ

Camberley Court

IP333ZA

Fen Way

IP333AD

Risbygate Street

IP326AT

Fornham Road

IP326DW

Baldwin Avenue

IP326HE

Conway Road

IP326HF

Mitchell Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.