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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 32 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
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

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Bures St Mary & Nayland area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,880,000.

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£593,500
Semi-Detached17£322,000
Terraced7£369,500

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

CO64LF

Heycroft Way

CO85JS

Sudbury Road

CO85JZ

St Edmunds Lane

CO64SX

Marsh Road

CO64HT

Fen Street

CO64QW

Church Street

CO64JN

Horkesley Road

CO85FE

Nayland Road

CO64QL

Church Street

CO85JL

Sudbury Road

CO64QN

Church Street

CO64QH

Church Street

CO64LA

Bear Street

CO64QD

Scotland Street

CO85BP

Clicket Hill

CO85LH

Friends Field

CO85JE

Sudbury Road

CO64LR

Bear Street

CO64SR

Mill Lane

CO85JP

Sudbury Road

CO85ED

Church Terrace

CO64NJ

Campion Lane

CO64LG

Laburnum Way

CO64ST

Thorrington Street

CO64QZ

School Street

CO64NG

Edies Lane

CO85FL

Beaumont Close

CO64SE

Park Street

CO85JN

Sudbury Road

CO85LG

High Street

CO64XG

Park Street

CO85LB

Cuckoo Hill

CO64LB

Harpers Estate

CO64LP

Ash Rise

CO85AB

Church Square

CO64QT

School Street

CO64LU

Wissington Road

CO64HY

Bear Street

CO64JE

High Street

CO64HU

Mill Street

CO85HX

Apple Tree Mews

CO64LJ

The Westerings

CO64SU

Higham Marsh

CO64GB

Park Street

CO64RE

Goldenlonds

CO85AA

Church Square

CO64QG

Scotland Street

CO64JG

High Street

CO64NL

Campions Hill

CO85EG

The Waldegraves

CO64QQ

Grove Close

CO64QR

Church Street

CO85JG

High Street

CO64SS

Mill Lane

CO64TQ

Bures St Mary & Nayland

CO64RA

Blundens Corner

CO64NF

Bures Road

CO64LH

Willow Grove

CO64GY

Walsh Rise

CO64HX

Bear Street

CO64SH

Mill Lane

Data Sources

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