Postcode IP31 3DU is located in a rural village, within the Walsham-le-Willows ward of Mid Suffolk in the East of England region, and forms part of the Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North is £64,365 per year. The nearest station is Elmswell located about 3.0 miles away.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,061 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North is £64,365 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP31 3DU.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North near IP31 3DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elmswell located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Walsham-le-Willows area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,500 up to £915,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £475,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £288,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £242,000 |
10 year median price trend in Walsham-le-Willows
In the IP31 3DU postcode area, located within Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP31 3DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | The Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3DG | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Suffolk district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IP31 3DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Winch
Walsham-le-Willows - Elected 4 May 2023
Adrian Ramsay
Waveney Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.