Postcode IP31 3LB is located in a rural village, within the Thurston 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 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North is £49,500 per year. The nearest station is Thurston located about 2.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,958 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 23.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North is £49,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP31 3LB.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North near IP31 3LB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thurston located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 85 | £464,995 |
| Flats | 1 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thurston
In the IP31 3LB postcode area, located within Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Norton CEVC Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding |
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: 01/12/2025.