| Thurston | |
|---|---|
 Thurston village sign | |
  Thurston Location within Suffolk | |
| Population | 3,232 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TL929650 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Postcode district | IP31 |
| Dialling code | 01359 |
| Police | Suffolk |
| Fire | Suffolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
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,[1] falling slightly to 3,232 at the 2011 Census.[2]
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.
- ^ "Estimates of total population of areas in Suffolk" (PDF). Suffolk County Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 31 July 2008.
- ^ "Civil Parish 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 29 August 2016.