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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

IP313UL

Gates Close

IP309PR

Leys Road

IP313RU

Church Road

IP309ZA

Everetts Way

IP313NN

Ashfield Road

IP313PU

Rowan Way

IP313QQ

Hunter Drive

IP313SA

Birch Road

IP309PS

Hollow Lane

IP313PH

Howes Avenue

IP313XN

Thurston

IP313QX

Beyton Road

IP313UE

Holly Blue Way

IP313UJ

Double Road

IP309AR

Orchard Close

IP313JN

The Street

IP313NS

Fox & Hounds Close

IP313QA

Mill Lane

IP313RE

The Planche

IP313UY

Thurston

IP313WS

Thurston

IP309PY

Norton Road

IP313NQ

Ashfield Gardens

IP313QY

Thedwastre Road

IP313RR

Church Road

IP313UQ

Cook Mews

IP309UZ

Rectory Gardens

IP313QJ

Pakenham Road

IP313RH

The Planche

IP309AB

Bury Road

IP309LT

Thurston

IP313FS

Honeywood Grove

IP313GG

Nethergate Close

IP313LB

The Gardens

IP313LN

Plumbers Arms Close

IP309PG

Church Road

IP313TW

Red Admiral Heights

IP313UN

Robinsons Drive

IP309PP

Bury Road

IP313NE

Ashfield Road

IP313SL

Great Green

IP313SS

School Road

IP309NY

The Green

IP309PU

Perkins Way

IP313NY

The Post Mill

Data Sources

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