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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 moderate crime levels, with around 51 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
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
31.55(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.5(+34%)
Vehicle crime
2.73(-38%)
Public order
2.43(-53%)
Other theft
2.12(-61%)
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 African (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 36 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Bressingham & Burston area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £870,000.

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
Detached26£487,500
Semi-Detached9£272,500
Terraced1£185,000

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

IP222BL

The Street

IP224XU

Shelfanger Road

NR161NX

Hill Road

NR161QH

Cargate Common

NR161QE

Mill Road

NR152EL

Common Road

IP225UJ

Lower Street

IP222ET

Goose Green Lane

IP222DH

The Green

NR161PZ

The Street

IP222DB

Low Road

IP222AG

Low Road

IP222AE

Church Lane

IP225UP

Bridge Rise

IP222EQ

Winfarthing Road

IP222BY

Mission Way

NR161PQ

Cherrytree Road

IP222DP

Common Road

IP225UG

Higdon Close

IP222AS

Folly Lane

NR161PY

Blackbarn Road

IP225PF

Back Lane

IP225SZ

The Heywood

IP222DF

Wash Lane

IP222DT

Lodge Lane

NR161PT

Ellery Drive

IP222BJ

Fersfield Road

IP222BA

Pascoe Place

NR161PA

Long Row

IP222EG

High London Lane

NR161QB

Church Road

IP225TY

Audley End

IP225UQ

Long Lane

NR161NY

Pristow Green Lane

IP222EL

Chapel Close

IP222EZ

Mile Road

IP222EB

Chapel Close

IP225TT

Back Lane

IP222BF

Mill Road

IP225TH

Bridge Road

IP225UN

Upper Street

IP225TZ

Crown Green

IP225TL

Chequers Lane

IP222AF

Chequers Lane

IP225UR

Common Road

IP222AW

Fersfield Road

NR161PX

Pristow Green Lane

IP222EY

Heath Road

IP225WA

Long Lane

IP222ED

The Street

IP225TS

Diss Road

IP222DQ

Rectory Road

IP222BQ

Algar Road

IP225UL

Upper Street

IP225TR

Market Lane

IP222AL

Fersfield Road

IP222AA

Low Road

IP222EP

Hall Road

IP224XY

Shelfanger Road

IP222BE

Lodge Lane

NR161QJ

Narrow Lane

IP222AY

Common Road

IP222EW

Diamond Close

NR152EN

Plantation Road

IP225TW

Mill Road

IP222EN

Lodge Drive

NR161PW

Blackbarn Road

NR161NZ

Long Row

NR161PN

Low Road

IP225XE

Malthouse Lane

IP222BP

The Common

IP225TD

The Heywood

IP225TB

The Heywood

IP214UE

Valley Lane

IP222DR

Common Road

IP222FF

Airfield Road

IP214UH

Hall Lane

IP225XD

Audley Close

IP214UA

Station Road

NR161PB

Heywood Road

NR161QD

Church Lane

IP222DJ

Heywood Road

IP222DZ

Mill Road

IP225TG

Mill Green

NR161PH

Cherrytree Road

IP222EJ

Hall Road

IP225XW

Bressingham Road

IP225RP

Durbidges Hill

IP214UJ

Dickleburgh Road

IP222DL

Common Road

IP222EF

High London Lane

IP225UF

Burston Road

IP225UA

Station Road

IP222DU

Church Walk

IP222DY

Heywood Road

IP222AZ

Common Road

NR161NU

Hill Road

NR161PU

Pristow Green Lane

NR161AP

The Street

IP225SX

Burston Road

Data Sources

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