Postcode IP31 3EL is located in a rural hamlet, 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 very low crime levels, with around 30.8 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 low 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 3EL.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North near IP31 3EL 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 29 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Walsham-le-Willows area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,500 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £482,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £242,000 |
10 year median price trend in Walsham-le-Willows
In the IP31 3EL postcode area, located within Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.