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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

IP313QN

Woods Pightle

IP313PD

Barton Road

IP313NJ

Ashfield Road

IP313GX

Bacon Close

IP313UG

Norton Road

IP309PU

Perkins Way

IP309BY

Orsler Close

IP313QF

Rylands Close

IP309QE

Ash Lane

IP313NB

Church Lane

IP313XW

Hakewill Road

IP313UU

Smith Close

IP313TB

Thurston

IP313GY

Chinery Way

IP313SU

Cavendish Close

IP309FH

Cangles Lane

IP313GS

St Andrews Place

IP313GW

Old Forge Close

IP313GF

Old Cannon Way

IP313TY

Norton Road

IP313SF

Barrells Road

IP313JN

The Street

IP309AG

Tostock Road

IP313TT

Brimstone Close

IP309NX

Leys Road

IP313TR

Pheasant Close

IP309BF

The Birches

IP313QH

Norton Road

IP313GJ

Star Wing Drive

IP313QD

Ixworth Road

IP313UF

Gatekeeper Close

IP313QG

Meadow Lane

IP309PA

Church Road

IP313ST

School Road

IP313QQ

Hunter Drive

IP313SP

School Road

IP313SZ

Sandpit Drive

IP313GH

Barton Road

IP313RJ

Bird's Road

IP313PS

The Hambros

IP313RF

The Planche

IP313NP

Manor View

IP313TF

Barleyfields

IP313UR

Shaw Drive

IP313RE

The Planche

Data Sources

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