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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 6 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

Median price£267,500
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £336K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £307 per square foot) in Tollgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tollgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£375,000£337
Terraced22£312,000£346
Semi-Detached28£287,500£303
Flats31£175,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tollgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£156,750£220,000£226,000
2017£378,000£173,500£247,250£275,000
2018£310,000£175,000£252,500£226,500
2019£346,500£199,500£237,000£276,500
2020£377,500£245,000£253,750£257,500
2021£377,500£152,000£335,000£292,500
2022£461,000£211,750£366,250£318,000
2023£570,000£181,000£257,500£297,500
2024£399,975£147,500£295,000£260,000
2025£365,000£177,000£306,500£309,000
2026£975,000£160,000£266,400£258,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tollgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£306£243£277
2017£316£275£256£278
2018£318£302£261£258
2019£291£337£244£301
2020£320£314£278£287
2021£335£260£286£307
2022£349£321£316£316
2023£393£288£278£344
2024£345£288£304£305
2025£342£262£325£346
2026£423£296£292£334
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tollgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.