Postcode IP31 3SD is located in a rural town, 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.1 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,746 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.3% 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 3SD.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North near IP31 3SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £376,250 in Thurston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 75 | £455,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £308,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £251,500 |
10 years price trend in Thurston
In the IP31 3SD postcode area, located within Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Thurston Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Thurston Community College | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Station Hill, Mid Suffolk, IP31 3QU | |
| 0.4 mi | Thurston Post Office Stores | 33-35 Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PA |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Victoria | Norton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3QG | |
| 0.3 mi | Fox & Hounds | Barton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3QT |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.