Area Info for Freston (Suffolk)

Freston, Suffolk, UK

Freston is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, in the eastern part of England. It is situated near the River Orwell, approximately 3 miles south of the town of Ipswich. The village is known for its rural charm and historical significance.

Geography and Location

Freston lies within the East Suffolk district and is characterised by its picturesque countryside and proximity to water bodies such as the River Orwell. The area offers scenic views and is popular among visitors seeking a tranquil environment.

History and Heritage

The village has a long history, with references dating back several centuries. It has maintained its tradi The village has a long history, with references dating back several centuries. It has maintained its traditional rural character, with historical buildings and structures that reflect its heritage. Freston is also known for its association with the Freston Tower, a historic folly built in the 16th century, which is a notable landmark in the area.

Local Landmarks and Attractions

One of the prominent landmarks is Freston Tower, a Grade I listed building that offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and river. The area around Freston is also popular for walking, boating, and birdwatching, owing to its natural environment and proximity to the river.

Community and Economy

Freston is a small, close-knit community with a limited local economy primarily centred around agriculture, tourism, and leisure activities. The village does not have extensive commercial facilities but benefits from its scenic location and historical sites.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible via local roads connecting to Ipswich and other nearby towns. Public transport options are limited, making private vehicles the most common means of travel for residents and visitors.
Education
School
Holbrook Academy0.74 miles
Ipswich Road, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2QX
Holbrook Primary School1.00 miles
The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2PZ
Ipswich High School1.54 miles
Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1AZ
Royal Hospital School1.85 miles
Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RX
Chelmondiston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.04 miles
Chelmondiston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1DT
Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.21 miles
Church Road, Tattingstone, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2NA
Morland Church of England VA Primary School2.23 miles
Morland Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0LH
Stutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.26 miles
Holbrook Road, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RY
Ipswich Academy2.48 miles
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP
Piper's Vale Community Primary School2.55 miles
Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW
Alderwood2.55 miles
Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW
First Base, Ipswich2.55 miles
Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW
Ravenswood Community Primary School2.55 miles
Ravenswood Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9UA
Halifax Primary School3.00 miles
Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PY
Orwell Park School3.00 miles
Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0ER
The Willows Primary School3.03 miles
Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER
Health
Clinic
Ravenswood Clinic2.72 miles
24 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QJ
Holywells2.96 miles
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9PZ
AHP Suffolk (Ipswich)3.11 miles
Riverside Clinic, 2 Landseer Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AZ
Integrated Care 24 Great Yarmouth & Waveney (LOCALITY OFFICE)3.21 miles
UNIT 12, DELTA TERRACE, WEST ROAD, RANSOMES EURO PARK, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK,, IP3 9FH
Ipswich Care Co-ordination Centre (LOCALITY OFFICE)3.21 miles
12 DELTA TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK,, IP3 9FH
Chantry Clinic3.52 miles
Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0QY
AHP Suffolk (Ipswich)3.52 miles
Chantry Clinic, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0QY
Community Glaucoma Service3.94 miles
Easier Living Centre, Cox Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HT
St Helens House3.96 miles
571 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LX
Walker Close4.00 miles
1 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
Allington Clinic4.38 miles
427 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4ER
Suffolk Nuffield Hospital4.43 miles
The Cross Sectional Imaging Suite, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
AHP Suffolk (Back and Neck Service)4.46 miles
Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Ivry Street Minor Surgery Unit4.49 miles
5 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QW
Whitton Clinic5.66 miles
Meredith Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6ED
Manningtree Physiotherapy Clinic6.01 miles
Manningtree Sports Centre, Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
GP
Dr Dineen & Partners1.09 miles
The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, IP9 2QS
Ravenswood Medical Practice2.72 miles
24 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QJ
Stoke Park Medical Centre2.75 miles
76 Lanercost Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9DP
Dr Chhabra2.83 miles
478 Landseer Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9LU
Landseer Road Surgery2.83 miles
476-478 Landseer Road, Ipswich, IP3 9LU
Felixstowe Road Medical Practice3.45 miles
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9BN
The Derby Road Practice3.54 miles
52 Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN
Hawthorn Drive Surgery3.60 miles
206 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0QQ
Pinewood Surgery3.67 miles
Shepherd Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SL
Dr Solway & Whale3.98 miles
Orchard Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PU
Orchard Medical Practice3.99 miles
Orchard Street Medical Centre, Orchard Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PZ
Woodbridge Road Surgery4.13 miles
165-167 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PE
Burlington Primary Care4.15 miles
14 Burlington Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2EU
Barrack Lane Medical Centre4.23 miles
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3NQ
Lattice Barn Surgery4.42 miles
Lattice Barn Surgery, 14 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PA
Dr Dineen & Partners4.43 miles
Kingsland, Shotley, Ipswich, IP9 1ND
Hospital
Bluebird Lodge2.53 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
St Clements Hospital3.79 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Walker Close4.00 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital4.43 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
The Ipswich Hospital4.46 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands4.46 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich6.29 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Felixstowe Community Hospital8.72 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
Colchester General Hospital12.68 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital12.98 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Essex County Hospital13.90 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Clacton Hospital14.76 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
St Leonards Hospital18.19 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital18.68 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Aldeburgh Community Hospital21.27 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Halstead Hospital22.48 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Pharmacy
Gainsborough Pharmacy2.63 miles
13 Reynolds Road, Ipswich,, IP3 0JL
Day Lewis Pharmacy2.72 miles
26 Hening Avenue, Ravenswood, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ
Welch Stoke Park Pharmacy2.82 miles
51 Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9TH
East Of England Co-Operative Society2.96 miles
350 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA
Vision Pharmacy3.10 miles
Unit 4,anderson House, Rapier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8JS
Boots3.14 miles
58 Queen`s Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9EX
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd3.22 miles
Felixstowe Road, Warren Heath, Ipswich, IP3 8TQ
East Of England Co-Operative Society3.22 miles
310 Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LF
Kew Pharmacy3.26 miles
4 Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9RR
Lloydspharmacy3.48 miles
159 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,, IP3 8EB
Lloydspharmacy3.55 miles
204 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich,, IP2 0QG
Aqua Pharmacy3.61 miles
52 Duke Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AQ
Fittleworth Medical Limited3.77 miles
25 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1AQ
Delta Pharmacy3.78 miles
57- 59 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8JU
Tesco Instore Pharmacy3.82 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Copdock Interchange, London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3TS
East Of England Co-Operative Society3.94 miles
8 Cox Lane, Ipswich,, IP4 1HT
Leisure
Park
ORWELL1.76 miles
BRIDGE WOOD1.79 miles
PIPERS VALE2.18 miles
MILLENNIUM WOOD2.42 miles
BOURNE PARK REED BEDS2.42 miles
SPRING WOOD, BELSTEAD2.54 miles
BOBBITS LANE2.56 miles
STOKE PARK WOOD2.65 miles
ST AUGUSTINE'S3.24 miles
BIXLEY HEATH3.46 miles
ALDERMAN CANAL WEST3.98 miles
ALDERMAN CANAL EAST4.04 miles
CHANTRY PARK (Grade II Listed)4.08 miles
WRABNESS4.16 miles
CHRISTCHURCH MANSION (Grade II Listed)4.38 miles
SANDLINGS4.50 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Ipswich1.01 miles
Holbrook, IP9 2PZ
Reynolds Road Convenience Store2.63 miles
11 Reynolds Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0JL
Co-op Ipswich2.70 miles
Gainsborough, IP3 0RF
Lidl Ipswich2.76 miles
4-10 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ
Co-op Ipswich2.77 miles
Ravenswood, IP3 9GZ
Co-op Ipswich2.82 miles
Petrol Nacton Road, IP3 9QS
ASDA Stoke Park2.84 miles
Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9EG
Eastcliffe News, Food & Wine2.96 miles
352 Nacton Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9NA
Co-op Ipswich2.96 miles
Prince Of Wales Drv, IP2 8RH
Tesco Ipswich (Express)3.00 miles
312-316 Nacton Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9NA
Co-op Ipswich3.13 miles
Rands Way, IP3 9EX
Sainsbury's Warren Heath3.23 miles
Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TQ
Co-op Ipswich3.26 miles
Belstead Hills, IP2 9LF
Co-op Ipswich3.42 miles
Vernon Street, IP2 8DF
ALDI 3 Hines Road3.49 miles
Ipswich, IP3 9BG
Co-op Ipswich3.49 miles
Rosehill, IP3 9BG
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport35.72 miles
Kent International Airport45.94 miles
Norwich International Airport46.57 miles
Bus Stop
Shelter (N)0.55 miles
Freston Street (S)0.55 miles
Shelter (S)0.56 miles
Freston Street (N)0.56 miles
Academy (E)0.72 miles
The Boot (S)0.89 miles
The Boot (N)0.91 miles
Marina Road (W)1.01 miles
Marina Road (E)1.02 miles
Reade Road (NE)1.13 miles
Reade Road (SW)1.13 miles
Hall Gates (N)1.14 miles
Hall Gates (NW)1.16 miles
Compasses (N)1.16 miles
Compasses (S)1.16 miles
Hall Gates (SE)1.17 miles
Ferry Port
Harwich International Ferry Terminal5.38 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing5.77 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing5.77 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing6.44 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing7.98 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing9.87 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing10.02 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing14.61 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing14.82 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing29.73 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing30.32 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing30.68 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing30.72 miles
Reedham Ferry South41.94 miles
Reedham Ferry North41.97 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal47.72 miles
Railway Station
Ipswich Rail Station3.58 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station3.65 miles
Wrabness Rail Station4.19 miles
Mistley Rail Station5.10 miles
Harwich International Rail Station5.44 miles
Westerfield Rail Station5.63 miles
Manningtree Rail Station5.99 miles
Harwich Town Rail Station6.63 miles
Dovercourt Rail Station6.65 miles
Trimley Rail Station6.99 miles
Felixstowe Rail Station8.43 miles
Woodbridge Rail Station9.20 miles
Weeley Rail Station10.30 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station10.49 miles
Thorpe-le-Soken Rail Station10.50 miles
Great Bentley Rail Station10.98 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP9 2P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment328
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
GROVE FARM, IPSWICH ROAD
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2PH		£2,000,000
2025-04-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
14, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£448,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-05-19   £465,000
36, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£475,000
2024-10-21
detached
freehold
11, IPSWICH ROAD
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2QY		£480,000
2024-10-10
detached
freehold
4, RODWELL CLOSE
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FA		£495,000
2024-09-06
detached
freehold
19, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£370,000
2024-05-24
detached
freehold
35, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£440,000
2024-01-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-28   £379,995
44, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£455,000
2023-10-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-06-29   £404,995
1, RODWELL CLOSE
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FA		£605,000
2023-05-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-12-18   £475,000
27, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£444,000
2022-12-16
detached
freehold
1, IPSWICH ROAD
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2QY		£400,000
2022-11-29
semidetached
freehold
1, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£592,500
2022-11-21
detached
freehold
70, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£460,000
2022-09-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-11-23   £404,000
78, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£375,000
2022-03-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-11-21   £329,995
41, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£255,000
2022-02-18
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-03-15   £224,995
8, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£380,000
2021-07-09
semidetached
freehold
9, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£475,000
2021-06-28
detached
freehold
37, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£240,000
2021-06-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-12-20   £224,995
40, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£435,000
2020-08-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-06-27   £399,995
32, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£275,000
2020-07-31
semidetached
freehold
6, IPSWICH ROAD
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2QY		£330,000
2020-04-09
semidetached
freehold
49, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£265,000
2019-06-26
detached (New)
freehold
72, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£307,500
2019-04-26
semidetached (New)
freehold
12, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£369,995
2019-03-29
detached (New)
freehold
43, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£269,995
2019-03-29
semidetached (New)
freehold
10, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£440,000
2019-03-19
detached (New)
freehold
14, IPSWICH ROAD
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2QY		£455,000
2019-02-13
detached
freehold
39, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£212,995
2018-12-20
terraced (New)
freehold
51, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£304,995
2018-12-14
detached (New)
freehold
76, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£324,995
2018-11-23
semidetached (New)
freehold
74, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£320,995
2018-11-21
semidetached (New)
freehold
TURKEY FARM, HOLBROOK ROAD
FRESTON
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2PN		£620,000
2018-10-19
detached
freehold
50, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£120,000
2018-10-12
terraced (New)
leasehold
33, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£369,995
2018-09-28
detached (New)
freehold
31, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FG		£366,995
2018-09-28
detached (New)
freehold
4, IPSWICH ROAD
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2QY		£275,000
2018-08-13
semidetached
freehold
48, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£274,995
2018-07-26
semidetached (New)
freehold
46, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£269,995
2018-07-26
semidetached (New)
freehold
42, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£395,995
2018-07-20
detached (New)
freehold
38, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£394,995
2018-06-29
detached (New)
freehold
34, ABBOTT WAY
HOLBROOK
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP9 2FF		£394,995
2018-06-25
detached (New)
freehold
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