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Bressingham & Burston

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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bressingham & Burston Population

3,296

Population density

44.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,150

95.63%

Other White

1.67%

Irish

0.46%

Other Asian

0.33%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.27%

Total population: 3,294

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£487,500	£367,625	£408,125	£596,250	£811,250
Semi-Detached	9	£272,500	£234,000	£265,000	£300,000	£399,000
Terraced	1	£185,000	£185,000	£185,000	£185,000	£185,000

10 years median price trend in Bressingham & Burston

All postcodes in Bressingham & Burston

NR161QA

The Street

IP225TA

The Heywood

IP222EE

Short Green

IP222DN

Druids Lane Cottages

IP222EA

Church Lane

NR161PG

Long Row

IP222BG

Common Road

NR161QQ

Diss Road

IP222DD

Diss Road

IP214UB

Burston Road

IP224XX

Shelfanger Road

IP222BH

Hall Lane

IP222DE

Hall Lane

IP222AN

The Valley

IP225UX

Rectory Road

IP222BN

Wood Lane

IP222FJ

Saxon Drive

IP222AT

High Road

IP225TP

Diss Road

IP222EU

Heath Road

IP222LE

Nordle Corner

IP225UW

Upper Street

IP222BB

Common Road

IP222BZ

Darrow Lane

IP222DG

Church Road

IP222AH

Halford Lane

NR152EH

Bressingham & Burston

IP222FB

Bates Lane

IP222EX

Green Lane

IP225TJ

Mill Green

IP225UT

Malthouse Lane

IP222HB

Bressingham & Burston

IP225UU

Rectory Road

IP222HA

Dog Lane

IP222AQ

Fen Street

IP222AJ

Wilney Green

IP222LF

Lady's Lane

IP225XB

Rectory Road

IP222BW

Stone Lane

IP225SY

Durbidges Hill

IP214UL

Low Common

IP225XA

Broad Way

IP225TE

Back Heywood Road

IP222AU

High Road

IP222AB

Low Road

IP225TN

Common Road

IP222DW

Druids Lane

IP225TF

Back Lane

IP222AP

Fersfield Road

IP225UE

Broadway End

IP225TU

Rectory Road

IP225UH

Lower Street

IP214UF

Dickleburgh Road

NR161PJ

Cherry Tree Road

IP225UZ

Rectory Road

IP225UB

Station Road

IP222BD

Common Road

NR152EJ

Plantation Road

IP222HG

Common Road

IP222ER

Goose Green

NR161PF

Long Row

IP225TX

Audley End

NR161NT

Woodstock Lane

IP222HD

Common Road

IP222FD

High London Lane

IP225UD

Gissing Road

IP225TQ

Mill Green

IP222DX

Diss Road

NR161QF

Diss Road

NR161PE

Long Row

IP225UY

Hall Green

NR161PD

Long Row

IP222AD

School Road

IP222AR

School Road

IP222AX

Common Road

NR161QG

Diss Road

IP214UU

Pug Street

IP222ES

Boot Lane

IP222EH

Short Green

IP222DS

Wash Lane

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Economics

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