Postcode IP31 3SP 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.6 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 Thurston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North has a 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North is £64,365 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IP31 3SP.
Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North near IP31 3SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thurston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thurston | N/A | Walking directions to Thurston |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £339,500 in Thurston area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £815,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £449,995 |
| Flats | 1 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thurston
In the IP31 3SP postcode area, located within Thurston, Badwell Ash & Elmswell North, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP31 3SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Station Hill, Mid Suffolk, IP31 3QU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 3SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harry Richardson
Thurston - Elected 24 Sept 2024
Peter Prinsley
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.