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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

IP222EW

Diamond Close

IP225TJ

Mill Green

NR161QG

Diss Road

NR161QD

Church Lane

IP214UA

Station Road

NR161PH

Cherrytree Road

NR161PZ

The Street

IP214UJ

Dickleburgh Road

IP222LE

Nordle Corner

IP225UA

Station Road

IP225UU

Rectory Road

IP222EH

Short Green

NR152EH

Bressingham & Burston

IP222HB

Bressingham & Burston

IP225TH

Bridge Road

NR161PD

Long Row

IP222DJ

Heywood Road

IP222BE

Lodge Lane

IP225TS

Diss Road

IP222AN

The Valley

IP222BP

The Common

IP222FJ

Bressingham & Burston

IP225UH

Lower Street

IP222AP

Fersfield Road

IP222AZ

Common Road

IP222ET

Goose Green Lane

IP225UN

Upper Street

IP225XB

Rectory Road

NR161NU

Hill Road

IP222DD

Diss Road

IP225TF

Back Lane

IP225TQ

Mill Green

IP225UG

Higdon Close

IP214UB

Burston Road

IP222DH

The Green

IP222DQ

Rectory Road

IP222FF

Airfield Road

IP225UF

Burston Road

IP225XE

Malthouse Lane

NR161PJ

Cherry Tree Road

IP222AE

Church Lane

IP222AD

School Road

IP222DG

Church Road

IP222EE

Short Green

IP225TU

Rectory Road

IP222AL

Fersfield Road

IP222BJ

Fersfield Road

IP225UY

Hall Green

NR161PW

Blackbarn Road

IP225UZ

Rectory Road

IP214UF

Dickleburgh Road

IP225PF

Back Lane

IP225TD

The Heywood

IP225XA

Broad Way

IP225XD

Audley Close

NR161PN

Low Road

IP214UH

Hall Lane

IP222BQ

Algar Road

IP222DR

Common Road

IP222DS

Wash Lane

IP225UW

Upper Street

IP225WA

Long Lane

NR161PB

Heywood Road

IP222DP

Common Road

IP222ES

Boot Lane

NR161NY

Pristow Green Lane

IP222BN

Wood Lane

IP222DE

Hall Lane

IP222DW

Druids Lane

IP225SY

Durbidges Hill

IP222BD

Common Road

IP222BF

Mill Road

IP222AB

Low Road

IP222EQ

Winfarthing Road

NR161QH

Cargate Common

IP222HG

Common Road

IP225TZ

Crown Green

NR161QA

The Street

IP225TW

Mill Road

IP225UQ

Long Lane

Data Sources

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