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Bures St Mary & Nayland

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About

Bures St Mary & Nayland ward encompasses a rural part of eastern Suffolk, characterised by the River Stour forming its southern boundary. The landscape consists of gently rolling farmland, small woods, and the historic settlements from which the ward takes its name. The area is primarily agricultural, with a mix of arable farming and some livestock. The presence of the river and its valley provides a distinct topographical feature, influencing settlement patterns and local ecology.

The villages of Bures St Mary and Nayland, though distinct, share a historical connection through the wool trade, evident in their church architecture. The ward includes several smaller hamlets and is crossed by the former railway line, now a recreational path. A notable local landmark is the ancient stone bridge at Bures, which has connected the communities for centuries. The overall character is one of a quiet, working countryside with a strong sense of its own history.

Area overview

On average Bures St Mary & Nayland has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bures St Mary & Nayland is £62,665 per year. There are 4 schools in Bures St Mary & Nayland: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bures St Mary & Nayland is home to around 2,873 people, with a population density of about 76.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bures St Mary & Nayland Population
2,873
Population density
76.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.01(-49%)
Burglary
6.96(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-29%)
Vehicle crime
3.83(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.13(-73%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,748
95.65%
Other White
67
2.33%
Irish
14
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.24%
Total population: 2,873

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
918
38.25%
Level 3 (A level)
391
16.29%
No qualifications
348
14.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
337
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
211
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 2,400

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
561
44.35%
Owns with a mortgage
333
26.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
153
12.09%
Social rents from council
117
9.25%
Other forms of private rent
49
3.87%
Total households: 1,265

Property prices in Bures St Mary & Nayland

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Bures St Mary & Nayland area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bures St Mary & Nayland 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 Bures St Mary & Nayland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£599,500
Semi-Detached13£322,000
Terraced8£291,250

10 years median price trend in Bures St Mary & Nayland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bures St Mary & Nayland.

All postcodes in Bures St Mary & Nayland

CO85JU

Bures Green

CO64LL

Elm Grove

CO64RR

Calves Lane

CO64RT

Beachams Lane

CO85JQ

High Street

CO64FU

Paddock Grove

CO64AY

Park Street

CO64QE

Scotland Street

CO64SX

Marsh Road

CO85JW

Bures St Mary & Nayland

CO85LB

Cuckoo Hill

CO64XG

Park Street

CO64SA

Polstead Street

CO64JF

Church Mews

CO64NG

Edies Lane

CO64QG

Scotland Street

CO85JT

Sudbury Road

CO64GY

Walsh Rise

CO64TA

Chapel Lane

CO85LN

Eves Orchard

CO85JR

Sudbury Road

CO85JZ

St Edmunds Lane

CO64LE

Larch Grove

CO85LL

Croftside

CO64LB

Harpers Estate

CO64QY

School Street

CO64RS

Sudbury Road

CO85DA

Claypits Avenue

CO85FE

Nayland Road

CO85JX

Ropers Hall Cottages

CO64HZ

Bear Street

CO64RB

Butt Road

CO85HX

Apple Tree Mews

CO64NB

Bures Road

CO64FR

Wiston Road

CO64NQ

Cawley Road

CO64QJ

Church Lane

CO64SG

Park Road

CO85JJ

St Edmunds Lane

CO85BZ

Bures St Mary & Nayland

CO64PZ

Keeper's Lane

CO64RL

Sudbury Road

CO85JD

Oxford Villas

CO85LF

Cuckoo Hill

CO64LH

Willow Grove

CO64NH

Cawley Road

CO64RD

Butt Road

CO85EF

Vale Terrace

CO64LD

Birch Fall

CO64TD

Chapel Lane

CO105NG

Upper Road

CO64LJ

The Westerings

CO85ED

Church Terrace

CO85JL

Sudbury Road

CO64QW

Church Street

CO64SH

Mill Lane

CO64TB

Withermarsh Green

CO64RA

Blundens Corner

CO85AQ

Pikes Marsh

CO64TQ

Bures St Mary & Nayland

CO85BX

Nayland Road

CO64NL

Campions Hill

CO64JN

Horkesley Road

CO64RJ

Sudbury Road

CO64GB

Park Street

CO64QZ

School Street

CO64LU

Wissington Road

CO64SL

Wick Road

CO64UY

Park Street

CO64QN

Church Street

CO64RP

Bures St Mary & Nayland

CO64SP

Thorington Street

CO64SS

Mill Lane

CO85BN

Over Hall Cottage

CO64JG

High Street

CO85JP

Sudbury Road

CO64JH

Church Lane

CO64JB

Gravel Hill

CO64LR

Bear Street

CO85HZ

High Street

CO64FA

Beachams Lane

CO64LY

Dead Lane

CO64RN

Sudbury Road

CO64SR

Mill Lane

CO85JG

High Street

CO64HS

Parker's Way

CO64QQ

Grove Close

CO64PX

Keepers Lane

CO64HU

Mill Street

CO64LT

Wiston Road

CO64QH

Church Street

CO64NU

Harpers Hill

CO64SE

Park Street

CO85JH

Cuckoo Hill

CO64RG

Crossfields

CO64NT

Harpers Hill

CO64QU

School Street

CO64JW

Jane Walker Park

CO64NJ

Campion Lane

CO64QS

Bures St Mary & Nayland

Data Sources

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