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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Double Road
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Cresmedow Way
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Station Road
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Hunston Road
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Sheepgate Lane
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The Street
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Fox And Hounds Close
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Mill Lane
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Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North
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Ashfield Gardens
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Cooks Road
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Ashley Close
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Hunston Road
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Back Lane
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Church Road
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Pokeriage Gardens
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Church Road
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Church Road
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Ixworth Road
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Ashfield Road
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Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North
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Church Road
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Saxon Meadows
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Ashfield Road
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Barton Road
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Ixworth Road
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Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North
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Norton Road
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Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North
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Borley Crescent
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Ashfield Road
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Church Road
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Perkins Way
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School Lane
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Hunston Road
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Sheepgate Lane
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Ashfield Road
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The Street
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Oak Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.