Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North is a rural area in Mid Suffolk, characterised by its mix of farmland, woodland, and small villages. The landscape is dominated by open fields and hedgerows, with scattered settlements maintaining a quiet, countryside atmosphere. Thurston is the largest village, offering local amenities including a primary school, shops, and a railway station with links to Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. The area is well-connected by road, with the A14 providing easy access to nearby towns.
Badwell Ash and Elmswell North are smaller, more secluded communities, surrounded by agricultural land. Elmswell has a strong farming heritage, while Badwell Ash retains a traditional village feel with its historic church and green. The area is popular with commuters due to its proximity to Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, while still offering a peaceful rural lifestyle. Walking and cycling routes, such as those along the River Black Bourn, provide opportunities for outdoor recreation.
On average Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North is £49,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 90 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £139,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £300,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £240,000 |
10 years price trend in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North
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Church Road
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New Road
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Holeywall Lane
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Ashfield Road
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Barton Road
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The Crescent
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Heath Court
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Ixworth Road
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Little Green
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Bennett Avenue
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Ashfield Road
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Grove Lane
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Elmswella Crescent
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Wood Close
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Bull Road
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Laurel Close
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Barton Road
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Howes Avenue
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Heath Road
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Lapwing Close
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Cedars Close
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Blenheim Drive
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Norton Road
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Ixworth Road
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Grange Meadows
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Ashfield Road
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Hunston Road
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Ixworth Road
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Heath Road
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Barton Road
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Genesta Drive
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Meadow Lane
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Ashfield Road
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Church Road
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Norton Road
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Robin Close
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Barton Road
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New Road
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Bull Road
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Church Road
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St Edmunds Drive
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Bennett Avenue
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Hunston Road
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Hawe's Lane
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Bracken Row
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Barton Road
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Parnell Lane
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Church Road
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Station Road
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Borley Crescent
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William Armstrong Close
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Back Lane
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Crown Lane
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Church Lane
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Prospect Road
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Cedars Close
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Barrell's Road
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Cavendish Close
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Victoria Close
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Barleyfields
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Field View
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Ashfield Road
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Hollow Lane
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Barleyfields
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Orchard Way
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Church View
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Hall's Lane
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Barrell's Road
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Norton Road
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Norton Road
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Back Lane
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Norton Road
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Norton Road
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Wyverstone Road
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St George's Road
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Hall's Lane
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Hollow Lane
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Barrell's Road
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Royston Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.