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Bressingham & Burston

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About

Bressingham & Burston ward is a predominantly rural area in South Norfolk, characterised by agricultural land and small, separate villages. The landscape is defined by open fields and hedgerows, with the River Waveney forming part of its northern boundary. The ward includes the settlements of Bressingham, Burston, Shimpling, and Thelveton, each maintaining a distinct community centred around a church or village hall.

The area is known for the historic Burston Strike School, a site of a significant early 20th-century labour dispute. Local economy is largely based on farming, with some light industry. The Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens, with its extensive plant collections and vintage steam vehicles, is a notable local attraction drawing visitors to the area.

Area overview

On average Bressingham & Burston has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bressingham & Burston is £49,895 per year. There are 3 schools in Bressingham & Burston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bressingham & Burston is home to around 3,296 people, with a population density of about 44.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bressingham & Burston Population
3,296
Population density
44.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.43(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(+9%)
Public order
2.43(-53%)
Other theft
2.43(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.82(-84%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,150
95.63%
Other White
55
1.67%
Irish
15
0.46%
Other Asian
11
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
0.27%
Total population: 3,294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
859
29.65%
No qualifications
538
18.57%
Level 3 (A level)
475
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
455
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
298
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 2,897

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
701
50.14%
Owns with a mortgage
354
25.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
144
10.3%
Other social rented
118
8.44%
Other forms of private rent
41
2.93%
Total households: 1,398

Property prices in Bressingham & Burston

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Bressingham & Burston area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bressingham & Burston 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 Bressingham & Burston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£491,250
Semi-Detached6£268,750

10 years median price trend in Bressingham & Burston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bressingham & Burston.

All postcodes in Bressingham & Burston

NR161AP

The Street

NR161QE

Mill Road

IP222BL

The Street

IP222ED

The Street

IP222EP

Hall Road

IP225UL

Upper Street

IP224XX

Shelfanger Road

IP222EA

Church Lane

IP222EB

Chapel Close

IP225TA

The Heywood

NR161QF

Diss Road

IP214UU

Pug Street

IP222BZ

Darrow Lane

IP222DL

Common Road

IP225TY

Audley End

NR161NT

Woodstock Lane

NR161PE

Long Row

IP222DX

Diss Road

NR161PX

Pristow Green Lane

IP222AG

Low Road

IP222DT

Lodge Lane

IP222FD

High London Lane

IP225UJ

Lower Street

IP222BG

Common Road

IP222DN

Druids Lane Cottages

IP225UR

Common Road

NR161NZ

Long Row

IP222EU

Heath Road

IP222HA

Dog Lane

IP222DZ

Mill Road

IP225SZ

The Heywood

IP222EN

Lodge Drive

IP222ER

Goose Green

NR152EN

Plantation Road

IP222AF

Chequers Lane

IP222EJ

Hall Road

IP225TR

Market Lane

IP225UD

Gissing Road

IP222DB

Low Road

NR152EJ

Plantation Road

NR152EL

Common Road

NR161PT

Ellery Drive

IP222EG

High London Lane

IP222EL

Chapel Close

IP222EY

Heath Road

IP225RP

Durbidges Hill

NR161PQ

Cherrytree Road

NR161PA

Long Row

IP222AA

Low Road

IP222AJ

Wilney Green

IP222AW

Fersfield Road

IP225UP

Bridge Rise

IP222FB

Bates Lane

NR161PG

Long Row

IP222AS

Folly Lane

IP224XU

Shelfanger Road

IP222BB

Common Road

IP222AU

High Road

IP222AX

Common Road

IP222BY

Mission Way

IP222EZ

Mile Road

IP225TE

Back Heywood Road

IP225UE

Broadway End

IP222AY

Common Road

IP222DU

Church Walk

IP225TB

The Heywood

IP225TX

Audley End

NR161NX

Hill Road

IP224XY

Shelfanger Road

IP225UB

Station Road

NR161PF

Long Row

NR161PU

Pristow Green Lane

IP222DY

Heywood Road

IP222AR

School Road

IP222BH

Hall Lane

IP222LF

Lady's Lane

IP222AQ

Fen Street

IP222DF

Wash Lane

NR161QQ

Diss Road

IP214UE

Valley Lane

IP222EX

Green Lane

IP225TG

Mill Green

IP225TN

Common Road

IP222AH

Halford Lane

IP222EF

High London Lane

IP222HD

Common Road

IP225TT

Back Lane

NR161PY

Blackbarn Road

IP222BA

Pascoe Place

IP225SX

Burston Road

IP225XW

Bressingham Road

NR161QB

Church Road

IP214UL

Low Common

IP225UT

Malthouse Lane

NR161QJ

Narrow Lane

IP225TL

Chequers Lane

IP225TP

Diss Road

IP225UX

Rectory Road

IP222BW

Stone Lane

IP222AT

High Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.