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About

Thurston ward encompasses the village of Thurston along with its surrounding rural landscape. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets and open farmland, with the main settlement focused around the railway station providing a direct link to Ipswich. The local economy is supported by a range of small businesses and community services centred on the village.

The geography includes gently rolling fields and pockets of woodland typical of Suffolk. Community life is anchored by the primary school, sports facilities, and the parish church. The presence of the Thurston railway station, a key stop on the Ipswich to Cambridge line, significantly defines daily life and connectivity for residents.

Area overview

On average Thurston has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thurston is £63,947 per year. There are 3 schools in Thurston: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Thurston is home to around 5,892 people, with a population density of about 187.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thurston Population
5,892
Population density
187.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.1(+6%)
Other theft
4.92(-12%)
Shoplifting
4.75(-33%)
Public order
3.73(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.56(-44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,546
94.16%
Other White
154
2.61%
Irish
37
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.34%
Total population: 5,890

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,786
36.18%
Level 3 (A level)
853
17.28%
No qualifications
706
14.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
680
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
484
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 4,937

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,170
47.29%
Owns with a mortgage
793
32.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
234
9.46%
Social rents from council
123
4.97%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.34%
Total households: 2,474

Property prices in Thurston

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Thurston area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £1,185,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thurston 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 Thurston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached72£462,498
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached39£287,500
Terraced13£240,000

10 years median price trend in Thurston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thurston.

All postcodes in Thurston

IP313PG

Barton Road

IP313PL

The Crescent

IP313PP

Maltings Garth

IP313UT

Bassett Road

IP309AQ

Drinkstone Road

IP313ND

Ashfield Road

IP313JS

Ixworth Road

IP313PE

Howes Avenue

IP313PW

Lapwing Close

IP313RD

Blenheim Drive

IP309PX

Wood Close

IP313NZ

Laurel Close

IP313PD

Barton Road

IP313PN

Heath Road

IP313QE

Ixworth Road

IP313TY

Norton Road

IP313US

Bennett Close

IP313UX

Tyrell View

IP309FH

Cangles Lane

IP313LJ

Ixworth Road

IP313LR

Heath Road

IP313SD

Sandpit Lane

IP309AJ

The Green

IP313PA

Barton Road

IP313PZ

Genesta Drive

IP313QG

Meadow Lane

IP313QN

Woods Pightle

IP313RN

Church Road

IP309BN

Fallowfield

IP309PH

Norton Road

IP309PJ

New Road

IP313JT

Bull Road

IP313RX

Oakey Field Road

IP313TQ

Wren Close

IP309FU

Thurston

IP313YY

Barton Road

IP313GY

Chinery Way

IP313LE

Ixworth Road

IP313RQ

Hollow Lane

IP313UA

Orange Tip Close

IP309PN

Leys Road

IP313LS

Hawes Lane

IP313QT

Barton Road

IP313PT

Bracken Row

IP313UB

Small Copper Corner

IP313XL

Thurston

IP313SF

Barrells Road

IP313TF

Barleyfields

IP313TG

New Green Avenue

IP313JZ

Kiln Lane

IP313NB

Church Lane

IP313NH

Prospect Road

IP313QS

Cedars Close

IP313SU

Cavendish Close

IP313SX

Victoria Close

IP313XD

Thurston

IP313GX

Bacon Close

IP313TE

Wheatfields

IP313XB

Thurston

IP309NU

Norton Road

IP313JW

Church View

IP313LG

Halls Lane

IP313SG

Barrells Road

IP313TU

Meadow Brown Way

IP309AW

Field Close

IP309FT

Pamment Close

IP313RG

Hollow Lane

IP313TN

Royston Drive

IP313TT

Brimstone Close

IP313FQ

Bar Close

IP313FR

Hall Bitterns Road

IP313JP

St Georges Road

IP313LF

Ixworth Road

IP313SH

Great Green

IP313FJ

Pond Field Road

IP313TB

Thurston

IP313UU

Smith Close

IP309AN

Quaker Lane

IP313LT

Heath Road

IP313QD

Ixworth Road

IP313SQ

Wyards Lane

IP313FL

Lady Road

IP313TD

Ryefields

IP309QE

Ash Lane

IP313FT

Norton Road

IP313QF

Rylands Close

IP313RP

Church Road

IP313NG

Walnut Tree Close

IP313SJ

Great Green

IP313FZ

Rooks Mead

IP309HS

Bear Meadow

IP309PT

Norton Road

IP313LQ

Ixworth Road

IP313QR

Rookery Drive

IP313XW

Thurston

IP309AA

Church Road

IP313JR

The Street

IP313QW

The Acorns

IP313SN

Oak Road

IP312LQ

Orchard Lane

Data Sources

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