Welcome to Thurston
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Thurston is a village and a parish in Suffolk situated about 4 miles (6 km) east of Bury St Edmunds and 10 miles (16 km) west of Stowmarket. In mid-2005, Thurston's estimated population was 3,260, making it one of the larger communities in the area, falling slightly to 3,232 at the 2011 Census.Thurston railway station opened in 1846 and is still operating today. The village also has a frequent bus service to neighbouring towns, including Bury St Edmunds. The village is located under 2 miles (3 km) from the A14 and under 40 miles (64 km) from the M11 motorway.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
861 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
3,333 (2021) |
Density |
387 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.8 |
Ward |
Thurston |
District |
Mid Suffolk |
Postcodes |
IP30, IP31 |
ONS ID |
E04009265 |
Council
Contact details for Thurston Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Thurston Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Thurston Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Thurston Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Thurston Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Thurston Parish.
Local News
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Mid Suffolk Council approve further plans in Thurston
Published: 26th Dec 2023
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Plans for new home on site of former nursery and café submitted to council
Published: 26th Mar 2024
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Rail stations on track for improvements as council backs community partnership
Published: 6th Feb 2024