Ryefields Thurston, Mid Suffolk
23 addresses across 1 postcode (IP31), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25503095.
- Sales: 40 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 11).
- 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 B; 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 360 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.0 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 57 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mount Farm Surgery, about 4.9 km away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 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 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £317,000 | £224,000 | £410,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £380,250 | £370,500 | £390,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £375,000 | £190,000 | £385,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £273,000 | £186,000 | £360,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £239,000 | £163,000 | £315,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 1 IP31 3TD | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 22 IP31 3TD | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2024 | 1 IP31 3TD | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 15 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £224,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2023 | 7 IP31 3TD | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2021 | 14 IP31 3TD | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2020 | 19 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2019 | 11 IP31 3TD | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2018 | 5 IP31 3TD | Detached | £370,500 | |
| 5 Oct 2018 | 12 IP31 3TD | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2017 | 21 IP31 3TD | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2017 | 22 IP31 3TD | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 15 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2016 | 7 IP31 3TD | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2015 | 19 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £186,000 | |
| 29 May 2015 | 22 IP31 3TD | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2014 | 15 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2014 | 9 IP31 3TD | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2012 | 6 IP31 3TD | Detached | £224,500 | |
| 4 Jul 2011 | 7 IP31 3TD | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2011 | 16 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2010 | 11 IP31 3TD | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2008 | 15 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 4 IP31 3TD | Detached | £293,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2007 | 6 IP31 3TD | Detached | £226,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2006 | 17 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2006 | 6 IP31 3TD | Detached | £186,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2005 | 18 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 17 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £129,500 | |
| 17 May 2004 | 6 IP31 3TD | Detached | £176,500 | |
| 23 Jul 2002 | 13 IP31 3TD | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 5 IP31 3TD | Detached | £166,950 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 6 IP31 3TD | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 19 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2001 | 18 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2001 | 15 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £78,950 | |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 17 IP31 3TD | Semi-detached | £67,950 | |
| 7 Aug 1997 | 8 IP31 3TD | Detached | £88,500 | |
| 1 Aug 1997 | 13 IP31 3TD | Detached | £103,000 | |
| 20 Feb 1997 | 2 IP31 3TD | Detached | £83,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1983-1990 (12); 1991-1995 (3); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (2).
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 B (38% of about 860 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 5 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 55 m and 57 m above sea level (56 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP31 3TD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thurston 124,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 360 m |
| Bury St Edmunds 929,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km | |
| Elmswell 122,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m, 32 within 800 m; nearest Ryefields Thurston | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bury St Edmunds | 7.1 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Thurston Station Car Park | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest DLN Car Charging | 430 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 56.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mount Farm Surgery | 4.9 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Thurston Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | Saxon House | 4.6 km |
| Hospital | Hospital Road Site | 7.3 km |
| Police station | Police Investigation Centre | 5.9 km |
| Cash machines | Norton Service Station Cashzone | 3.6 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,270 m² | 1.0 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 560 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,430 m² | 1.1 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Manor Farm House, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m north-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Farm House | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty Acre Wood | Wood | 690 m south-west |
| Lady Greene's Plantation | Wood | 810 m north-east |
| Mill Heath | Wood | 1.1 km south-west |
| Skeleton Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km north |
| Barton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 2.0 km north-west |
| Eastlow Hill | Hill | 3.9 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 3 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 17 |
3 of the street's 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 6 at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 560 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurst Cafe IP31 3TG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Trawlers catch IP31 3QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza IP31 3QU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Station Garage Thurston IP31 3QX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Thurston Butchers Ltd IP31 3SR | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| FLIP BRGR IP31 3SR | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| The Victoria IP31 3QH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Fox and Hounds IP31 3QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Thurston Community College IP31 3PB | School/college/university | 460 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandpit Lane (21); On or near Field View (6); On or near Victoria Close (6); On or near New Green Avenue (5); On or near Sandpit Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- IP31 3TD: 23 addresses
Nearby streets
The Rose Gardens · Sandpit Lane · Lodge Close · Victoria Close · Field View · Sandpit Drive · New Green Avenue · The Acorns · Royston Drive · Skipper Close · Birch Road · Oakwood Drive
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.