Area Info for Fressingfield (Suffolk)

Fressingfield (Suffolk, UK)

Fressingfield is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated in the East of England region, approximately 10 miles south of the town of Harleston and around 20 miles south of the city of Norwich. The village is known for its historic charm, rural setting, and community atmosphere.

History and Heritage

Fressingfield has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village's name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "the open land of the Fræsinga (a group of people or a family name)." The parish church, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, is a notable historic building with origins dating back to the 14th century. The church features traditional Suffolk architecture and is a focal point of the village.

Community and Amenities

The village has a close-knit community with various local amenities including a primary school, a village hall, and a few local shops and pubs. Fressingfield hosts annual events and activities that foster community spirit, such as local markets and festivals.

Natural Environment

Fressingfield is surrounded by picturesque countryside, including farmland, woodlands, and nature reserves. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching, making it a popular spot for those seeking rural tranquillity.

Transport and Accessibility

While Fressingfield is primarily a rural village, it is accessible by road, with nearby towns providing additional transport links. The nearest railway stations are located in Diss and Harleston, offering connections to larger cities such as Norwich and London.

Additional Information

Fressingfield is part of the South Norfolk district for administrative purposes and benefits from its proximity to both Suffolk and Norfolk counties. The village maintains a traditional English village atmosphere, attracting visitors and new residents who appreciate its historic and rural character.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Fressingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.98 miles
"School Lane, Stradbroke Road", Fressingfield, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5RU
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laxfield3.35 miles
Framlingham Road, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8HD
Stradbroke Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.36 miles
Queen Street, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5HH
Mendham Primary School3.55 miles
Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 0NJ
Stradbroke High School3.63 miles
Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JN
Wilby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.01 miles
Wilby, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5LR
Archbishop Sancroft High School4.12 miles
Wilderness Lane, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9DD
Harleston CofE VA Primary School4.20 miles
School Lane, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9HG
St Edmund's Primary School5.47 miles
Heckfield Green, Hoxne, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5AD
Alburgh with Denton Church of England Primary School5.93 miles
School Road, Alburgh, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 0BW
Dennington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School6.30 miles
Laxfield Road, Dennington, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8AE
Worlingworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School6.45 miles
Worlingworth, Shop Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7HX
Edgar Sewter Community Primary School6.92 miles
Norwich Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BU
Peasenhall Primary School7.00 miles
Hackney Road, Peasenhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2HS
Dickleburgh Voluntary Controlled Primary School7.14 miles
Harvey Lane, Dickleburgh, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4NL
Pulham Church of England Primary School7.22 miles
Harleston Road, Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4SZ
Health
Clinic
AHP Suffolk (Fressingfield)1.16 miles
Fressingfield Medical Centre, New Street, Fressingfield, Suffolk, IP21 5PJ
Partnerships in Care Richmond House4.32 miles
38 Redenhall Road, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9HB
Ecch Rayner Green Resource Centre7.13 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Halesworth Ooh Base7.13 miles
Patrick Stead Hospital, Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
AHP Suffolk (Framlingham)8.27 miles
Framlingham Surgery, Pembroke Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HA
Gilchrist Birthing Unit8.53 miles
Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH
AHP Suffolk (Eye)8.53 miles
Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH
Partnerships in Care Burston House9.17 miles
Rectory Road, Burston, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5TU
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Diss9.87 miles
9/11 Mere Street, Unit 1, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AD
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Diss9.88 miles
45 Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AG
Partnerships in Care St John's House10.86 miles
Lion Road, Palgrave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1BA
Beccles Ooh Base12.00 miles
Beccles & Dist War Memorial Hosp, St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Allied Healthcare Group (Beccles)12.32 miles
Hipperson Mews, 53A Station Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QH
Ecch Beccles Hq12.50 miles
1 Common Lane North, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9BN
AHP Suffolk (Wickham Market)13.52 miles
Wickham Market Medical Centre, Chapel Lane, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SB
Chet Valley Medical Practice14.17 miles
George House, 40-48 George Lane, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6QH
GP
Fressingfield Medical Centre1.16 miles
New Street, Fressingfield, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5PJ
Laxfield branch surgery3.34 miles
The Street, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8DZ
Fressingfield Medical Centre (branch)3.63 miles
Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JN
Harleston Medical Practice4.22 miles
Bullock Fair Close, Harleston, Norwich, Norfolk, IP20 9AT
Harleston Medical Practice4.30 miles
Paddock Road, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AR
Dr C Northover & partners7.17 miles
Cutlers Hill Surgery, Bungay Road, Halesworth, IP19 8SG
Dr Wisdom & Partners7.29 miles
Station Road, Pulham Market, Diss, Diss, IP21 4TX
Framlingham Medical Practice8.27 miles
The Surgery, Pembroke Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HA
Bungay Medical Practice8.36 miles
28 St. Johns Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1LP
Dr Lewis & partners8.50 miles
Eye Health Centre, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7DD
EARL SOHAM branch surgery 8.92 miles
Earl Soham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7SF
Yoxford Branch Surgery9.12 miles
Park View, High Street, Yoxford, Suffolk, IP17 3EU
The Lawns Medical Practice9.93 miles
Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4WG
Dr Hume and Partners9.93 miles
Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4WG
Old Mill & Millgates Medical Practice10.77 miles
Mill Road, Hempnall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2LP
Debenham Group Practice10.90 miles
20 Low Road, Debenham, Debenham, Suffolk, IP14 6QU
Hospital
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital7.13 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
All Hallows Hospital9.43 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Ecch Beccles Hospital12.00 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Ecch Southwold Hospital14.48 miles
Fieldstile Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6LD
Carlton Court16.80 miles
Carlton Court Hospital, St. Peters Road, Carlton Colville, Suffolk, NR33 8AG
Aldeburgh Community Hospital17.28 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Airey Close19.10 miles
Lothingland, Oulton, Suffolk, NR32 3JQ
Colman Hospital19.28 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.38 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Highlands19.52 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
Norvic Clinic19.59 miles
Northside, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
Lowestoft Hospital19.72 miles
Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PT
Julian Hospital20.02 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Norwich Community Hospital20.08 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
The Ipswich Hospital20.71 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands20.71 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Pharmacy
Boots4.17 miles
17 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AH
Boots6.88 miles
26 Market Place, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AY
Cutlers Hill Pharmacy7.17 miles
Bungay Road, BUNGAY ROAD, Halesworth, IP19 8SG
Eye Pharmacy8.32 miles
5 Broad Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7AF
Boots8.36 miles
28 St. Johns Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1LP
Boots8.55 miles
4 St. Marys Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
Framlingham Pharmacy8.65 miles
32 Market Hill, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AY
Hado Pharmacy9.87 miles
66 Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4QQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.90 miles
11 Market Place, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AB
Boots9.90 miles
9 Market Place, Diss, IP22 4AB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy10.66 miles
The Angel Site, The Street, Long Stratton, NR15 2XJ
Mid-Suffolk Medical Supplies Ltd10.73 miles
The Pharmacy, 1 Little Back Lane, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6RB
East Of England Co-Operative Society11.23 miles
7 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DF
Beccles Hcc Ltd12.00 miles
The Pharmacy, Beccles & District War Memorial Hospital, St Mary`s Road, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Boots12.17 miles
5 New Market, Beccles, NR34 9HQ
Tesco Instore Pharmacy12.32 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, George Westwood Way, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QH
Leisure
Park
HEVENINGHAM HALL (Grade II* Listed)5.48 miles
REDLINGFIELD6.81 miles
THE PENNINGS, EYE8.02 miles
BATH HILLS9.28 miles
LONELY FARM9.43 miles
BROOME HEATH9.75 miles
DITCHINGHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)10.06 miles
KETTLEBURGH10.47 miles
ROYDEN FEN10.82 miles
HENHAM (Grade II Listed)11.14 miles
EASTON FARM11.84 miles
HACHESTON11.89 miles
GLEMHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)12.02 miles
SUFFOLK COAST & HEATHS12.11 miles
WESTLETON HEATH12.24 miles
SUFFOLK COAST12.87 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Woodbridge3.33 miles
Laxfield, IP13 8DH
SPAR Stradbroke3.40 miles
Spar, Waterloo Road, Suffolk, IP21 5HT
Costcutter Harleston3.72 miles
Carver Way, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9LT
SPAR Harleston4.05 miles
Spar Store, Harleston Service Station 50 London Road, Norfolk, IP20 9BP
Co-op Harleston4.11 miles
Harleston, IP20 9BN
Co-op Harleston4.15 miles
Harleston, IP20 9AD
Budgens Harleston4.21 miles
Bullock Fair Close, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AT
Co-op Halesworth6.92 miles
Halesworth, IP19 8LU
SPAR Halesworth6.93 miles
Spar, 13 The Thoroughfare, Suffolk, IP19 8AH
Dickleburgh Stores & Post Office7.21 miles
1 Rectory Road, Dickleburgh, Norwich Norfolk IP21 4NW
A&J Convenience Store8.18 miles
8 Kings Road, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1RR
Co-op Eye8.24 miles
Eye, IP23 7BD
Co-op Eye8.32 miles
Eye, IP23 7AF
Bungay Convenience Store8.55 miles
16 St Marys Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AX
Co-op Bungay8.57 miles
Bungay, NR35 1RX
Co-op Woodbridge8.64 miles
Framlingham, IP13 9AN
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport22.46 miles
Bus Stop
Yew Tree Farm (NW)0.77 miles
Yew Tree Farm (SE)0.77 miles
Memorial (NW)0.84 miles
Memorial (SE)0.84 miles
Pilgrims Green (E)0.86 miles
Pilgrims Green (W)0.87 miles
Fox and Goose (SW)0.87 miles
Fox and Goose (NE)0.88 miles
Broadway (S)0.91 miles
Broadway (N)0.91 miles
Rackhams Corner (NE)1.17 miles
Rackhams Corner (W)1.17 miles
Phone Box (NW)1.35 miles
Phone Box (NE)1.35 miles
Ebden's Corner (N)1.45 miles
Ebden's Corner (S)1.46 miles
Ferry Port
Walberswick Ferry Landing14.06 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing14.06 miles
Reedham Ferry South17.08 miles
Reedham Ferry North17.10 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing24.74 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing24.80 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing27.04 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing27.04 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing27.63 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal27.80 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing28.14 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing39.73 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing39.93 miles
Railway Station
Halesworth Rail Station7.06 miles
Diss Rail Station9.25 miles
Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station9.29 miles
Darsham Rail Station9.33 miles
Saxmundham Rail Station11.15 miles
Beccles Rail Station12.42 miles
Wickham Market Rail Station13.76 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station16.75 miles
Spooner Row Rail Station16.78 miles
Haddiscoe Rail Station17.37 miles
Somerleyton Rail Station17.38 miles
Cantley Rail Station17.63 miles
Attleborough Rail Station17.65 miles
Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station17.69 miles
Oulton Broad South Rail Station17.72 miles
Wymondham Rail Station17.72 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP21 5Q*)
Number of Properties in Catchment268
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
WHITE POST CORNER COTTAGE, WHITE POST CORNER
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5SN		£595,000
2025-09-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-11-20   £415,000
IVYHOUSE FARM, CRATFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5QG		£560,000
2025-06-16
detached
freehold
OAK FARM BARN, CRATFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5QG		£1,550,000
2024-05-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-09-02   £1,550,000
Sold 2017-10-02   £1,000,000
Sold 2003-03-21   £225,000
HERITAGE BARN, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5TD		£135,000
2023-04-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
POPLAR FARM (WIDGEHAM BARN), LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£372,000
2023-04-14
detached
freehold
CASSIOBURY HOUSE, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£485,000
2020-11-30
detached
freehold
CHIPPENHALL HALL, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5TD		£851,500
2020-11-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-12-01   £662,500
MULBERRY COTTAGE, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£425,000
2020-01-30
detached
freehold
HINES COTTAGE (1), CRATFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5QG		£5,000
2019-12-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2013-08-30   £110,000
SLADES FARM, CRATFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5QG		£585,000
2019-05-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-04-19   £335,000
OAK FARM, CRATFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5QG		£900,000
2018-11-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-01-29   £499,000
CARROBELLE, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5TD		£510,000
2016-12-14
detached
freehold
BRIAR COTTAGE, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£280,000
2016-02-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-04-02   £229,000
Sold 2002-03-13   £155,000
DE RADDYING, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5TD		£380,000
2015-12-10
detached
freehold
OAKLANDS, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£1,000,000
2007-08-03
detached
freehold
10, METFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5QF		£134,950
2005-08-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-11-21   £117,000
Sold 2000-09-14   £63,500
Sold 1998-12-11   £50,500
HILL VIEW HOUSE, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£635,000
2004-05-28
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-07-26   £204,000
THE GABLES, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£362,500
2002-07-22
detached
freehold
PEAR TREE COTTAGE, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£130,000
2001-05-09
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-10-14   £64,000
MEADOW FARM, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£170,000
1999-10-21
detached
freehold
WHITE POST COTTAGE, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£73,500
1998-10-30
detached
freehold
VALLEY HOUSE, LAXFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5PY		£67,000
1997-04-17
detached
freehold
OAK FARM COTTAGE (2), CRATFIELD ROAD
FRESSINGFIELD
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP21 5QG		£45,000
1995-07-14
semidetached
freehold
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