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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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
59
Deprivation level
3/10
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
35.13(+11%)
Other theft
5.26(-4%)
Shoplifting
5.09(-26%)
Public order
4.07(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.07(-65%)
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 social rented
58
2.34%
Total households: 2,474

Property prices in Thurston

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £339,500 in Thurston area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £815,000.

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
Detached59£449,995
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached41£280,000
Terraced15£235,000

10 years median price trend in Thurston

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

All postcodes in Thurston

IP313LH

Little Haugh

IP313UN

Robinsons Drive

IP313XN

Thurston

IP313SG

Barrells Road

IP309NU

Norton Road

IP309AN

Quaker Lane

IP313RD

Blenheim Drive

IP313PP

Maltings Garth

IP313QS

Cedars Close

IP313QZ

Beyton Road

IP309NY

The Green

IP309AA

Church Road

IP313GL

Barton Road

IP313GT

Poplar Farm Lane

IP313JU

Kiln Lane

IP313PX

Heather Close

IP313LR

Heath Road

IP309PZ

Errington Way

IP313PB

Norton Road

IP313PN

Heath Road

IP309BN

Fallowfield

IP313PW

Lapwing Close

IP313SA

Birch Road

IP309PT

Norton Road

IP313NS

Fox & Hounds Close

IP309HS

Bear Meadow

IP313RS

Lodge Close

IP313NG

Walnut Tree Close

IP313PF

Blackbird Close

IP313LN

Plumbers Arms Close

IP313JR

The Street

IP313SX

Victoria Close

IP313XU

Packway Gardens

IP313TH

Rectory Gardens

IP313TP

Robin Close

IP309PW

The Leys

IP309PN

Leys Road

IP313FP

Nuts Pightle

IP313JS

Ixworth Road

IP313NL

Ashfield Road

IP313GE

Kings Road

IP309PB

Church Road

IP309PJ

New Road

IP313QA

Mill Lane

IP313SR

School Road

IP313SL

Great Green

IP313UQ

Cook Mews

IP313RT

The Drift

IP309UZ

Rectory Gardens

IP313QP

Jacob Close

IP313UX

Tyrell View

IP309PR

Leys Road

IP313PY

Howes Avenue

IP309FT

Pamment Close

IP313GZ

Jubilee Close

IP309PF

Church Road

IP313FJ

Pond Field Road

IP313RG

Hollow Lane

IP313LB

The Gardens

IP313RZ

St Peters Way

IP313RP

Church Road

IP309AD

The Green

IP313RL

Stockhold Green

IP313SE

Stoney Lane

IP313RW

Post Office Lane

IP313GB

Oakwood Drive

IP309PS

Hollow Lane

IP313LZ

School Close

IP313PH

Howes Avenue

IP313SD

Sandpit Lane

IP313PU

Rowan Way

IP313PG

Barton Road

IP313JY

Primrose Cottage

IP313SH

Great Green

IP313UA

Orange Tip Close

IP313LQ

Ixworth Road

IP309AR

Orchard Close

IP313XF

Thurston

IP313PL

The Crescent

IP313TQ

Wren Close

IP313RR

Church Road

IP313LU

Woolpit Road

IP313LJ

Ixworth Road

IP313QW

The Acorns

IP313TU

Meadow Brown Way

IP309PE

Church Road

IP313PT

Bracken Row

IP313GR

King George Close

IP313NT

Marley Close

IP313QR

Rookery Drive

IP313FQ

Bar Close

IP313RA

Pepper Lane

IP313PA

Barton Road

IP313LS

Hawes Lane

IP313PZ

Genesta Drive

IP309PY

Norton Road

IP309AQ

Drinkstone Road

IP313GD

Maplefields

IP313TS

Pokeriage Gardens

IP309PX

Wood Close

Data Sources

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