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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 3 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
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
14.27(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-29%)
Vehicle crime
3.48(-21%)
Other theft
2.78(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.44(-79%)
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

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£317K – £515K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Bures St Mary & Nayland area, with individual transactions ranging from £267,000 up to £1,880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bures St Mary & Nayland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£500,000£353
Terraced9£335,000£315
Semi-Detached13£330,000£338

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bures St Mary & Nayland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bures St Mary & Nayland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£607,500£405,000£225,000
2017£685,000£525,000£220,000
2018£441,000£259,995£219,000
2019£520,000£290,000£215,000
2020£599,995£266,250£300,000
2021£529,000£380,000£263,750
2022£555,000£378,750£300,000
2023£517,000£350,000£307,500
2024£550,000£315,000£310,000
2025£620,000£326,000£295,000
2026£492,500£370,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bures St Mary & Nayland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bures St Mary & Nayland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347£241£240
2017£310£273£315
2018£290£314£260
2019£300£304£287
2020£338£331£261
2021£325£344£326
2022£367£370£357
2023£401£334£384
2024£368£316£332
2025£358£348£320
2026£332£333£316
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bures St Mary & Nayland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bures St Mary & Nayland in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.