Area guide · Mid Suffolk

Living in Thurston

A snapshot of life in Thurston, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Thurston is a village in Mid Suffolk, East of England with a population of 3,009. The average house price is £349,826.

Where Thurston ranks

Population

3,009

Avg House Price

£349,826

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

234 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,366.5

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Thurston's detached homes (£428,664) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£145,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Thurston prices have risen 15% over the last 9 years (£303,578 → £349,826).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£428,664	£418,000	49
Semi-Detached	£266,138	£270,000	31
Terraced	£239,067	£240,000	15
Flat	£145,000	£145,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Thurston is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Thurston Community College	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Thurston averages 234 Mbps — 134% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Thurston homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	61.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,290

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,009
Median Age	46
Median Household Income	£30,366.5
Employment Rate	59.2%
Owner Occupied	67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Thurston?

The average house price in Thurston is £349,826 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Thurston?

The most affordable entry point in Thurston is a flat, with an average price of £145,000.

How are the schools in Thurston?

Thurston has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Thurston?

Average broadband download speeds in Thurston are around 234 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.1% of premises.

How big is Thurston?

Thurston is a settlement in Mid Suffolk with a population of approximately 3,009.

Most compared with

How does Thurston stack up against its neighbours?

Bury St Edmunds

Thurston

House price: £385,760 · £349,826
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 4.1 mi

Elmswell

Thurston

House price: £343,399 · £349,826
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 4.4 mi

Glemsford

Thurston

House price: £290,254 · £349,826
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.1 mi

Long Melford

Thurston

House price: £392,132 · £349,826
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.8 mi

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

Thurston

House price: £270,045 · £349,826
Crime rate: 27.3 · N/A
Distance: 14.4 mi

Needham Market

Thurston

House price: £263,455 · £349,826
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.2 mi

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