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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

CO64RW

Sudbury Road

CO64SU

Higham Marsh

CO85BS

Church Square

CO64NF

Bures Road

CO64QT

School Street

CO85AB

Church Square

CO64ND

Bures Road

CO85LA

St Edmunds Lane

CO64FF

Park Road

CO64QP

Church Street

CO85BL

Nayland Road

CO85JN

Sudbury Road

CO64JE

High Street

CO64SD

Polstead Street

CO64SN

Thorington Street

CO85LD

Cuckoo Hill

CO64JJ

Newlands Lane

CO64NE

Cawley Road

CO64QD

Scotland Street

CO85BP

Clicket Hill

CO64LX

Church Lane

CO85JE

Sudbury Road

CO64JL

Court Street

CO85FL

Beaumont Close

CO64LA

Bear Street

CO64LN

Heycroft Way

CO64NA

Bures Road

CO64SW

Hudsons Lane

CO64XE

Park Street

CO64JQ

Wissington Uplands

CO64RH

The Blundens

CO85JS

Sudbury Road

CO64QX

School Street

CO85BJ

Smallbridge

CO85LG

High Street

CO64FW

Bures St Mary & Nayland

CO64HX

Bear Street

CO64JD

Stoke Road

CO64QF

Scotland Street

CO64QL

Church Street

CO64RE

Goldenlonds

CO85AA

Church Square

CO85EG

The Waldegraves

CO64LF

Heycroft Way

CO64ST

Thorrington Street

CO85JA

The Croft

CO85LH

Friends Field

CO64HT

Fen Street

CO64JA

Birch Street

CO85DB

Tawneys Ride

CO64QR

Church Street

CO85BY

Nayland Road

CO64HY

Bear Street

CO64LS

Bear Street

CO64SZ

Chapel Lane

CO85JB

The Croft

CO85LJ

Bures St Mary & Nayland

CO64LG

Laburnum Way

CO64LP

Ash Rise

CO64LZ

Bures Road

CO85BT

Church Square

Data Sources

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