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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

IP326AE

Station Hill

IP326EZ

Maltings Way

IP326JA

Lake Avenue

IP326AF

Station Hill

IP326AR

Forum Court

IP326JL

Derwent Road

IP326JN

Jocelyn Close

IP333FX

Houghton Way

IP333BN

Cornfield Road

IP326RF

Beetons Way

IP326AS

Fornham Road

IP326DD

Tollgate

IP326HA

Wordsworth Road

IP326JS

Lake Avenue

IP326RH

Beetons Way

IP326DZ

Prince Charles Avenue

IP333BL

Cornfield Road

IP326HL

Acacia Avenue

IP326JU

Waveney Road

IP333RG

Spring Lane

IP333RQ

Out Risbygate

IP326AX

Fornham Road

IP333GQ

Tollgate

IP333GH

Springfield Road

IP333GF

Malam Road

IP326ED

Raynham Road

IP326EG

Pine Leys

IP326LN

Lancaster Avenue

IP326JJ

Tennyson Road

IP331JQ

Out Northgate

IP326EE

Mildenhall Road

IP333ZB

Myrtle Close

IP333GD

Houghton Way

IP326JP

Lydgate Close

IP326HR

Acacia Avenue

IP326BU

Norman Road

IP326DJ

Gloucester Road

IP326HF

Mitchell Avenue

IP326JX

Waveney Road

IP333ZE

Bulrush Crescent

IP333BE

Grove Road

IP326JG

Tennyson Road

IP333AN

Springfield Road

IP333ZG

Willow Way

IP333ZF

Marsh Way

IP326HP

Dovedale Walk

IP326HQ

Mitchell Avenue

IP326HZ

Lake Avenue

IP326BZ

Northgate Avenue

IP326JE

Tennyson Road

IP333AU

Spring Lane

IP326BX

Rosemary Road

IP326HB

Mitchell Avenue

IP326AD

Station Hill

IP326BG

Northgate Avenue

IP326NF

Severn Road

IP326AJ

Sandy Lane

IP326AQ

Station Hill

IP326DN

Gloucester Road

IP333AR

Springfield Road

Data Sources

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