IP32 Postcode District
IP32 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Bury St. Edmunds Post town in Suffolk
The IP32 postcode district is located in the IP Ipswich postal area, IP32 has a population of 18,031 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.03 square miles (7.84 square kilometres or 1,936.87 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the IP32 postcode district is Bury St. Edmunds, which is located in the county of Suffolk. Bury St. Edmunds is also the main post town for this postcode district.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector IP32 6, covers Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk.
The sector IP32 7, covers Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk.
The post town for this district is BURY ST. EDMUNDS.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the West Suffolk District area with a total of 451 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bury St Edmunds | 0.66 | SW |
| Mildenhall | 11.05 | NW |
| Thetford | 11.15 | N |
| Stowmarket | 12.40 | ESE |
| Acton | 12.70 | S |
| Clare | 13.53 | SSW |
| Newmarket | 13.58 | W |
| Brandon | 14.12 | NNW |
| Sudbury | 14.79 | S |
| Needham Market | 15.37 | ESE |
| Haverhill | 16.93 | SW |
| Soham | 17.25 | WNW |
| Hadleigh | 17.49 | SE |
| Diss | 18.38 | ENE |
| Eye | 18.48 | ENE |
| Halstead | 21.75 | S |
| Attleborough | 21.95 | NE |
| Ely | 22.05 | WNW |
| Watton | 22.42 | N |
| Ipswich | 22.69 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 422
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURY ST. EDMUNDS | BURY ST. EDMUNDS | IP32 6 | 246 |
| BURY ST. EDMUNDS | BURY ST. EDMUNDS | IP32 7 | 174 |
| BURY ST. EDMUNDS | BURY ST. EDMUNDS | IP32 7 | 1 |
| BURY ST. EDMUNDS | BURY ST. EDMUNDS | IP32 7 | 1 |
Street list for IP32
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BEDINGFELD WAY | 134 |
| LAKE AVENUE | 96 |
| GORST CLOSE | 80 |
| ST OLAVES ROAD | 77 |
| KLONDYKE | 69 |
| TAYFEN TERRACE | 56 |
| IPSWICH STREET | 55 |
| ANSELM AVENUE | 45 |
| ROUGHAM ROAD A134 | 42 |
| LANCASTER AVENUE | 39 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1118 |
| Shoplifting | 296 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 265 |
| Other theft | 234 |
| Public order | 195 |
| Vehicle crime | 95 |
| Burglary | 83 |
| Drugs | 83 |
| Other crime | 70 |
| Possession of weapons | 52 |
| Bicycle theft | 26 |
| Robbery | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST OLAVES PRECINCT | BURY ST EDMUNDS | 13 | IP32 6SP | View map | |
| EASLEA ROAD | BURY ST EDMUNDS | 11 | IP32 7BY | View map | |
| BARTON ROAD | BURY ST EDMUNDS | 7 | IP32 7BE | View map | |
| LAKE AVENUE | BURY ST EDMUNDS | 7 | IP32 6HZ | View map | |
| LAWSON PLACE | BURY ST EDMUNDS | 6 | IP32 7EW | View map |
Schools in the district
Tollgate Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tollgate Lane , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 6DG
Headteacher: Miss Hannah Brookman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Beetons Way , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 6RF
Headteacher: Ms Sally Kennedy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Benedict's Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Beetons Way , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 6RH
Headteacher: Mrs Imogen Senior (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Albany PRU
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Beard Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 6SA
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Reason (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Howard Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beard Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 6SA
Headteacher: Miss Nichola Connor (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Howard Community Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beard Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 6SA
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Weir
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
The Albany
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Beard Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 6SA
Headteacher: Mr Darryl James (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Priory School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Mount Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 7BH
Headteacher: Executive Head Graham Alcock; Head of school Sharron White (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sebert Wood Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sebert Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 7EG
Headteacher: Mr James Tottie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Abbots Green Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Airfield Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 7PJ
Headteacher: Mrs Heidi Franklin
Ofsted rating: Good
First Base
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Airfield Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 7PJ
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hargrave
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Abbots Green Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Airfield Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 7PJ
Headteacher: Ang Morrison
Ofsted rating: Good
First Base Bury St Edmunds
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Airfield Road , Bury St Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 7PJ
Headteacher: Miss Stacey Laws
Ofsted rating: Good
Sybil Andrews Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Rougham Tower Avenue , Bury St. Edmunds
Postcode: IP32 7QB
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Blakey
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saxon Dental Practice | 1C LAWSON PLACE, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP32 7EW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Lawson Place Dental Surgery | 1C LAWSON PLACE, MORETON HALL, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP32 7EW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Saxon House | 7 HILLSIDE ROAD, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP32 7EA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Farm Surgery | LAWSON PLACE, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP32 7EW | GP PRACTICE | Call 01284 769643 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croasdales | MOUNT FARM SURGERY, LAWSON PLACE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP32 7EW | PHARMACY | Call 01284 723061 |
| 2 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 7 ST. OLAVES PRECINCT, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP32 6SP | PHARMACY | Call 01284 754236 |
| 3 | Tesco In-store Pharmacy | ST SAVIOURS INTERCHANGE, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP32 7JS | PHARMACY | Call 03456 779096 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £435,514 | 77 | £422,316 | 116 | £428,780 | 136 | £440,987 | 207 |
| Semi-detached | £296,308 | 74 | £304,940 | 85 | £301,628 | 91 | £299,409 | 140 |
| Terraced | £243,964 | 84 | £238,845 | 90 | £248,964 | 72 | £270,843 | 139 |
| Flats | £175,364 | 33 | £157,655 | 29 | £178,108 | 37 | £182,470 | 38 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Bury St Edmunds
CRS Code: BSE
Operator: LE
Line: Ipswich to Ely Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Accessible motorway junctions
M11 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 31.54
Average Driving Distance: 30.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 312
M11 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 33.76
Average Driving Distance: 32.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 421
M11 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.38
Average Driving Distance: 35.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 109
M11 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 36.71
Average Driving Distance: 32.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 421
M11 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 36.92
Average Driving Distance: 36.45
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 421
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| IP32 6 | Bury St. Edmunds Delivery Office |
| IP32 7 | Bury St. Edmunds Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| I | P | 3 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| I | P | 3 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The IP32 postal code covers the settlement of BURY ST. EDMUNDS.
The IP32 Postcode shares a border with IP28 (Mildenhall, Red Lodge, Beck Row), IP30 (Elmswell, Woolpit, Cockfield), IP31 (Thurston, Stanton, Great Barton) and IP33 (BURY ST. EDMUNDS).
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