Postcode IP32 6LS is located in an urban city, within the St Olaves ward of West Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Howard Estate & Northgate area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Howard Estate & Northgate is £47,278 per year. The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Howard Estate & Northgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Howard Estate & Northgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Howard Estate & Northgate is £47,278 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP32 6LS.
Howard Estate & Northgate near IP32 6LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bury St Edmunds located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bury St Edmunds | N/A | Walking directions to Bury St Edmunds |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in St Olaves area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £307,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £226,250 |
10 year median price trend in St Olaves
In the IP32 6LS postcode area, located within Howard Estate & Northgate, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP32 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 1 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Mix | 4 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SP | Walking directions to Mini Mix |
| 0.3 mi | Lake Avenue Convenience Store | 4-5 South Parade, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6HZ | Walking directions to Lake Avenue Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6EE | Walking directions to Londis |
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 6LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Frank Stennett
St Olaves - Elected 4 May 2023
Luke Sean Halpin
St Olaves - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Prinsley
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.