Bennett Close Thurston, Mid Suffolk
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP31), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25504339.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £238,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mount Farm Surgery, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £256,000 | £256,000 | £256,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | £291,250 | £230,000 | £415,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 3 IP31 3US | Terraced | £238,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 11 IP31 3US | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 25 May 2023 | 19 IP31 3US | Terraced | £256,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 17 IP31 3US | Terraced | £242,000 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2021 | 11 IP31 3US | Detached | £346,750 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2021 | 21 IP31 3US | Detached | £339,625 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2021 | 15 IP31 3US | Terraced | £238,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2021 | 9 IP31 3US | Detached | £415,000 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2021 | 19 IP31 3US | Terraced | £240,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2021 | 23 IP31 3US | Detached | £330,000 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 5 IP31 3US | Terraced | £230,000 | New build. |
| 10 Sep 2021 | 7 IP31 3US | Terraced | £235,000 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2021 | 1 IP31 3US | Detached | £322,000 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 2021 | 3 IP31 3US | Terraced | £233,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2021 | 2 IP31 3US | Detached | £406,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 8 IP31 3US | Detached | £318,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 6 IP31 3US | Semi-detached | £292,500 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 4 IP31 3US | Semi-detached | £290,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, mid-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2019 (8). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Mid Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,317 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,545 | £1,802 | £2,059 | £2,317 | £2,832 | £3,347 | £3,861 | £4,634 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (26% of about 1,330 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP31 3US | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP31 3UP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 49 m and 51 m above sea level (50 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP31 3UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP31 3US | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thurston 124,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bury St Edmunds 929,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Elmswell 122,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bassett Road Thurston | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bury St Edmunds | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Thurston Station Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest DLN Car Charging | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 56.5 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 57.2 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mount Farm Surgery | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thurston Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Saxon House | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Hospital Road Site | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Police station | Police Investigation Centre | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Norton Service Station Cashzone | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,270 m² | 80 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,790 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Belt | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Grove Belt | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Lady Greene's Plantation | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Barton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Puttockshill | Hill | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
| Blackmoor Bottom | Valley | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 9 | 9 |
None of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Mid Suffolk: see them on the Mid Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Rugby Club IP31 3QE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Lane (30).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Shaw Drive · Ghent Field Walk · Robinsons Drive · Cook Mews · Ghent Field Circle · Gates Close · Double Road · Bassett Road · Hayley Close · Smith Close · Wells Close · Hakewill Road
All the streets in IP31 and across Mid Suffolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.