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About

Thurston ward is located in Mid Suffolk, covering the village of Thurston and surrounding rural areas. The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, including older cottages and newer developments. Thurston has a railway station providing direct links to Ipswich and Cambridge, making it a commuter-friendly location.

The area features local amenities such as shops, pubs, and a primary school, serving the needs of residents. Surrounding farmland and open spaces contribute to a rural character, with footpaths and green areas for recreation. Thurston maintains a balance between village life and accessibility to larger towns like Bury St Edmunds.

Area overview

On average Thurston has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 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 of residents in Thurston is £49,213 per year. There are 3 schools in Thurston: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thurston Population
5,892
Population density
187.9 per km²

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

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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £374,637 in Thurston area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,500 up to £1,440,000.

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
Detached85£464,995
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached43£295,000
Terraced15£250,000

10 years median price trend in Thurston

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

All postcodes in Thurston

IP313QQ

Hunter Drive

IP313RU

Church Road

IP313SA

Birch Road

IP309PS

Hollow Lane

IP313PH

Howes Avenue

IP313QX

Thurston Road

IP313UE

Norton Road

IP313UJ

Double Road

IP309AR

Orchard Close

IP313JN

The Street

IP313NS

Fox And Hounds Close

IP313QA

Mill Lane

IP313RE

Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North

IP313NQ

Ashfield Gardens

IP309PY

Ashley Close

IP309UZ

Rectory Gardens

IP313QJ

Church Road

IP313QY

Pokeriage Gardens

IP313RH

Church Road

IP313RR

Church Road

IP313UQ

Ixworth Road

IP309AB

Bury Road

IP309LT

Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North

IP309PG

Church Road

IP313FS

Ashfield Road

IP313GG

Barton Road

IP313LB

Ixworth Road

IP313LN

Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North

IP313TW

Norton Road

IP313UN

Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North

IP309NY

Church Road

IP309PP

Bury Road

IP309PU

Perkins Way

IP313SS

School Lane

IP313NE

Ashfield Road

IP313NY

The Street

IP313SL

Oak Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.