Area Info for Drinkstone (Suffolk)

Drinkstone, Suffolk, UK

Drinkstone is a small village located in Suffolk, England. It is situated within the East of England region and is part of the St Edmundsbury district. The village is known for its rural character and historical significance.

Location and Geography

Drinkstone lies approximately 10 miles south-west of Bury St Edmunds and is surrounded by agricultural land, typical of the Suffolk countryside. The village features a mix of residential properties, farms, and open fields.

History and Heritage

The village has a long history, with references dating back to medieval times. It is known for its traditional English village features, including a church and historic buildings. The local church, St. Mary the Virgin, is a notable landmark with historical significance.

Community and Amenities

Drinkstone has a small but active community. The village features a pub, the Drinkstone Bell Inn, which serves as a social hub for residents and visitors. There are also local events and activities that foster community spirit.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by road, with nearby routes connecting it to larger towns and cities in Suffolk. Public transport options are limited, so most residents and visitors rely on private vehicles.

Natural Environment

Drinkstone is characterised by its scenic rural landscape, with fields, woodlands, and walking paths. It offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, making it a peaceful location for those seeking countryside experiences.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Woolpit Primary Academy1.28 miles
Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9RU
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy2.14 miles
School Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0SE
Norton CEVC Primary School2.39 miles
School Close, Norton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3LZ
Elmswell Community Primary School2.40 miles
Oxer Close, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9UE
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy2.79 miles
School Lane, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3RY
Rougham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.88 miles
Church Road, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9JJ
Thurston Community College3.32 miles
Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB
Crawford's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.23 miles
Green Road, Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3QZ
Finborough School4.30 miles
The Hall, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3EF
Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.44 miles
High Road, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3AQ
Centre Academy East Anglia4.70 miles
Brettenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7QR
Kingsfield Centre4.99 miles
Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
Abbots Green Community Primary School5.11 miles
Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7PJ
First Base5.11 miles
Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7PJ
Wood Ley Community Primary School5.11 miles
Lowry Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UF
Great Whelnetham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.19 miles
Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0UA
Health
Clinic
AHP Suffolk (Woolpit)1.16 miles
Woolpit Health Centre, Heath Road, Woolpit, Suffolk, IP30 9QU
Stow Lodge Centre4.99 miles
Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
Stow Lodge Centre4.99 miles
Stow Lodge Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
AHP Suffolk (Stowmarket)4.99 miles
Stowe Lodge Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
AHP Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds)5.05 miles
The Self Centre, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
Disability Resource Centre (Suffolk)5.20 miles
Papworth House, 4 Bunting Road, Moreton Hall Estate, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BX
Geecol Wellness Ltd Hq5.23 miles
6 Maulkin Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7GG
Stowmarket Health Centre5.61 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Violet Hill House5.61 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
AHP Suffolk (Ixworth)5.87 miles
Ixworth Surgery, Peddars close, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
Haymills House6.03 miles
Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RF
Blomfield House6.57 miles
Looms Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HE
Disability Resource Centre6.58 miles
Unit 6, Northgate Business Park, 110 Northgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HP
AHP Suffolk (Back & Neck Service)6.66 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Child Health Centre (Suffolk)6.81 miles
Hospital Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3ND
Child Development Centre6.81 miles
Hospital Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3ND
GP
Woolpit Health Centre1.27 miles
Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9QU
Mount Farm Surgery5.46 miles
Lawson Place, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EW
Stowhealth5.61 miles
Violet Hill House, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Ixworth Surgery5.87 miles
Peddars Close, Thetford Road, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
Dr Muir and Partners6.20 miles
Dr J Muir and Partners, Combs Lane, STOWMARKET, Suffolk, IP14 2SY
Angel Hill Surgery6.54 miles
1 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LU
Mendlesham Medical Group6.58 miles
Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4LJ
The Swan Surgery6.58 miles
Northgate Business Park, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1AE
The Guildhall and Barrow Surgery6.59 miles
Lower Baxter Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1ET
DR P Dean and Partners - Victoria Surgery7.05 miles
Victoria Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BB
Stanton Health Centre7.24 miles
12 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
Dr A Hassan & Partners Stanton7.24 miles
10 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
Bildeston Health Centre8.30 miles
High Street, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7EX
The Long Melford Practice (Lavenham)8.54 miles
36 Church Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9SA
Mendlesham Medical Group9.39 miles
Chapel Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5SQ
Needham Market Country Practice9.49 miles
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8EZ
Hospital
BMI St Edmunds Hospital6.33 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
West Suffolk Hospital6.66 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Wedgwood House6.66 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwicke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
St Leonards Hospital13.71 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital13.87 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
The Ipswich Hospital17.90 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands17.90 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
St Clements Hospital18.19 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Walker Close18.24 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
Bluebird Lodge19.46 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital19.52 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Newmarket Hospital19.81 miles
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
Beech House Hospital20.37 miles
Fordham Road,, CB8 7LF
Halstead Hospital21.18 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Colchester General Hospital21.52 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital21.78 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Pharmacy
Woolpit Medical Services Ltd1.16 miles
Woolpit Health Centre, Heath Road, Woolpit, IP30 9QU
Elmswell Pharmacy2.40 miles
Unit 1 Cattlepens, Station Road, Elmswell, IP30 9HD
Thurston Pharmacy3.10 miles
Unit 24, Thurston Granary, Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU
Croasdales Chemist,mountpharm5.46 miles
Mount Farm Surgery, Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EW
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd5.56 miles
Bedingfield Way, Bury St Edmunds,, IP32 7EJ
Boots5.61 miles
Stowmarket Health Centre, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1NL
Ixworth Pharmacy5.87 miles
Ixworth Surgery, Peddars Close, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2HD
Asda Stores Ltd5.91 miles
8-9 Wilkes Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DE
Boots6.06 miles
21 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AH
East of England Co-operative Society6.23 miles
Combs Ford Pharmacy, Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DA
Swan Pharmacy6.58 miles
Swan Surgery, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1AE
Abbey Pharmacy6.61 miles
22 Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1UN
Superdrug Stores Plc6.70 miles
Superdrug Pharmacy, 37-39 Cornhill, Bury-St-Edmunds, IP33 1DX
Croasdale and Sons6.71 miles
The Cornhill, Bury-St-Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1BE
Boots6.74 miles
Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1BX
Tesco Instore Pharmacy6.75 miles
St Saviours Interchange, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7JS
Leisure
Park
BRADFIELD WOODS3.11 miles
NOWTON PARK5.71 miles
MORETON HALL COMMUNITY WOODS5.89 miles
ABBEY GARDENS AND PRECINCTS (Grade II Listed)6.42 miles
CHURCH MEADOW6.46 miles
FEN ALDER CARR8.73 miles
ICKWORTH HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)9.17 miles
NEEDHAM LAKE9.44 miles
CULFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)9.48 miles
MARKET WESTON9.83 miles
EUSTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)10.45 miles
KENTWELL HALL (Grade II* Listed)10.55 miles
TRINITY HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)11.09 miles
MELFORD HALL (Grade II* Listed)11.16 miles
WEST STOW11.45 miles
SHRUBLAND HALL (Grade I Listed)11.60 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Bury St Edmunds0.98 miles
Woolpit, IP30 9SA
Costcutter Bury St Edmonds1.11 miles
Old Stowmarket Road, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, IP30 9QT
Co-op Bury St Edmunds2.28 miles
Elmswell, IP30 9HG
Londis Post Office Stores3.27 miles
33-35 Barton Road, Thurston, IP31 3PA
Co-op Stowmarket4.37 miles
Haughley, IP14 3NX
Londis Badwell Ash P.O & Store4.85 miles
Badwell Ash, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3DG
Budgens Stowmarket Tot Hill4.94 miles
Tot Hill Services, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3QQ
Londis, Stowmarket5.46 miles
1 Wolsey Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LX
Tesco Bury St Edmunds (Express)5.48 miles
Lawson Place, Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EW
Sainsbury's Bury St Edmunds5.58 miles
Bedingfeld Way, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7EJ
Lidl Stowmarket5.71 miles
Bury Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1JF
Costcutter Stowmarket5.74 miles
18 Finningham Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4EG
Farmfoods Bury St. Edmunds5.80 miles
The Bartons Retail Park, Barton Road, IP32 7BE
ASDA Stowmarket5.96 miles
Meadow Centre - Wilks Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1DE
M&S Haberden Bury St Edmunds Bp5.97 miles
Rougham Rd, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2RN
Stuarts Premier Daily6.14 miles
1 Creeting Road, Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5AU
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport29.30 miles
London Stansted Airport34.39 miles
Norwich International Airport35.54 miles
London Southend Airport45.69 miles
Bus Stop
Blacksmiths Corner (N)0.01 miles
Blacksmiths Corner (W)0.02 miles
Blacksmiths Corner (S)0.02 miles
Blacksmiths Corner (E)0.04 miles
The Church (N)0.23 miles
The Church (S)0.23 miles
Windmill Bungalow (W)0.29 miles
Windmill Bungalow (E)0.29 miles
The Meade (W)0.48 miles
The Meade (E)0.48 miles
Great Barn (SE)0.64 miles
Great Barn (N)0.64 miles
Business Park (NW)0.84 miles
Business Park (SE)0.85 miles
Briar Hill (NW)0.91 miles
Briar Hill (SE)0.92 miles
Ferry Port
Harwich International Ferry Terminal25.06 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing25.22 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing25.22 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing25.95 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing27.38 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing27.45 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing27.53 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing29.50 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing29.65 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing34.54 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing34.56 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing41.28 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing41.43 miles
Railway Station
Elmswell Rail Station2.31 miles
Thurston Rail Station3.13 miles
Stowmarket Rail Station6.09 miles
Bury St Edmunds Rail Station6.83 miles
Needham Market Rail Station9.32 miles
Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station13.91 miles
Thetford Rail Station14.60 miles
Diss Rail Station15.17 miles
Westerfield Rail Station15.99 miles
Harling Road Rail Station16.18 miles
Kennett Rail Station16.34 miles
Ipswich Rail Station16.69 miles
Bures Rail Station17.74 miles
Eccles Road Rail Station17.81 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station17.88 miles
Brandon Rail Station19.04 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP30 9SR)
Number of Properties in Catchment33
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)1
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
AMBERS, DRINKSTONE PARK
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9ST		£1,150,000
2025-06-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-07-17   £850,000
SHORTGATE
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£450,000
2025-03-20
detached
freehold
BRIDGE FARM, THE STREET
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SX		£600,000
2024-08-23
detached
freehold
THE WARREN, BEYTON ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SS		£595,000
2024-09-27
detached
freehold
7, GEDDING ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SZ		£315,000
2024-04-12
semidetached
freehold
KINGFISHER, THE STREET
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SX		£1,000,000
2024-03-04
detached
freehold
GARDEN COTTAGE, DRINKSTONE PARK
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9ST		£1,100,000
2023-08-14
detached
freehold
CLAY HOUSE, BEYTON ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SS		£610,000
2023-07-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-03-19   £595,000
THE MEADE, BEYTON ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SS		£1,625,000
2022-10-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
3, SCHOOL MEADOW
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SW		£765,000
2022-05-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-12-12   £425,000
WHITE GATES
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£365,000
2021-08-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-07-29   £245,000
DEVERILLS, THE STREET
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SX		£720,000
2021-04-09
detached
freehold
CHURCH COTTAGE, THE STREET
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SX		£515,000
2020-10-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-01-07   £402,000
HOME FARM, THE STREET
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SX		£1,575,000
2019-09-24
otherPropertyType
freehold
PARKFIELD, BEYTON ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SS		£1,275,000
2018-11-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE OLD RECTORY (THE COTTAGE)
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£3,500,000
2018-04-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-10-11   £185,000
OLD RECTORY
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£3,500,000
2018-04-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-01-27   £1,913,000
ROOKERY MEAD FARM (BARN 1), BEYTON ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SS		£32,000
2018-02-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
CHURCH PYGHTLE, THE STREET
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SX		£690,000
2017-06-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-06-26   £613,000
ROOKERY FARM, GEDDING ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SZ		£1,000,000
2016-11-04
detached
freehold
LOT, 1, BEYTON ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SS		£475,000
2016-02-26
detached
freehold
OLD POST OFFICE
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£167,500
2015-07-10
terraced
freehold
TANWOOD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£250,000
2013-11-26
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-03-26   £269,950
1, SCHOOL MEADOW
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SW		£225,000
2012-06-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-05-10   £208,000
2, SCHOOL MEADOW
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SW		£187,000
2010-06-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-06-30   £197,500
PARK HOUSE, DRINKSTONE PARK
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9ST		£475,000
2010-04-28
detached
freehold
TANWOOD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£250,000
2008-08-29
terraced
freehold
ELM TREE COTTAGE, GEDDING ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SZ		£425,000
2008-08-26
detached
freehold
CLAY HOUSE, BEYTON ROAD
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SS		£415,000
2007-11-08
detached
freehold
WHITE GATES
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£268,000
2006-11-10
detached
freehold
HIGH GABLES, SCHOOL MEADOW
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SW		£422,500
2005-12-09
detached (New)
freehold
4, SCHOOL MEADOW
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SW		£402,500
2005-12-09
detached (New)
freehold
PARKFIELD COTTAGE
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SU		£645,000
2005-07-15
detached
freehold
THE BLACKSMITHS COTTAGE
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£358,000
2004-09-16
detached
freehold
AMBERS, DRINKSTONE PARK
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9ST		£450,000
2003-11-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-10-04   £350,000
SHORTGATE
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£100,000
2003-01-31
detached
freehold
OLD POST OFFICE
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SR		£115,000
2002-10-11
semidetached
freehold
ABBOTS LODGE, THE STREET
DRINKSTONE
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP30 9SX		£250,000
2001-10-02
detached
freehold
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