Postcode IP32 6BH is located in an urban city, within the Tollgate ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bury St Edmunds Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bury St Edmunds Central is £53,507 per year. The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Bury St Edmunds Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Bury St Edmunds Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bury St Edmunds Central is £53,507 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from IP32 6BH.
Bury St Edmunds Central near IP32 6BH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bury St Edmunds | N/A | Walking directions to Bury St Edmunds |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £375,000 | £337 |
| Terraced | 22 | £312,000 | £346 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £287,500 | £303 |
| Flats | 31 | £175,000 | £267 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP32 6BH.
In the IP32 6BH postcode area, located within Bury St Edmunds Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP32 6BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Tayfen Road, West Suffolk, IP33 1TB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | St. Saviours Interchange, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7JS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Bury St Edmunds Express | St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1TZ | Walking directions to Bury St Edmunds Express |
| 0.4 mi | Cook | 93 St Johns Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SQ | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.4 mi | K-Mart | 8 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA | Walking directions to K-Mart |
Annual council tax rates for West Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP32 6BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Hind
Tollgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Marilyn Anne Sayer
Tollgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Prinsley
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IP32 6BH records about 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around IP32 6BH in Bury St Edmunds Central is £267,500 (about £307 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to IP32 6BH, including King Edward VI CEVC School (Good), St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Serious Weaknesses) and St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IP32 6BH is Bury St Edmunds, about 209 m away.
IP32 6BH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket covering IP32 6BH is Peter Prinsley (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Diane Hind (Labour Party) and Marilyn Anne Sayer (Labour Party).
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.