Area Info for Great Finborough (Suffolk)

Great Finborough (Suffolk, UK)

Great Finborough is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, in the eastern part of England. It is part of the civil parish of Finborough and Great Finborough, which is situated within the Mid Suffolk district. The village is known for its rural charm and historical significance.

Geography and Location

Great Finborough lies approximately 4 miles south of Stowmarket and about 15 miles north-east of Ipswich. The village is characterised by its picturesque countryside, traditional English village layout, and proximity to other small settlements in the region.

History

The history of Great Finborough dates back several centuries, with references to the village appearing in historical documents from the medieval period. The area has historically been agricultural, with farming playing a significant role in its development. The village features several historic buildings and structures that reflect its long-standing heritage.

Community and Amenities

While Great Finborough is a small community, it maintains a close-knit atmosphere. The village has a few local amenities, including a church, a pub, and some small shops. The local church, St. Mary’s, is a notable historic building and serves as a centre for community activities.

Transport

Transport links in Great Finborough are primarily via road, with nearby larger towns providing access to rail services. The village is accessible from the A14 road, which connects to larger motorway networks, facilitating travel to and from the region.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape features typical Suffolk countryside, with open fields, woodlands, and farmland. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, offering scenic views and a peaceful rural environment.
Education
School
Finborough School0.17 miles
The Hall, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3EF
Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.44 miles
High Road, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3AQ
Stowmarket High School1.50 miles
Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1QR
Kingsfield Centre1.50 miles
Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
Wood Ley Community Primary School1.56 miles
Lowry Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UF
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School1.83 miles
Danescourt Avenue, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1QF
Chilton Community Primary School1.90 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NN
Combs Ford Primary School2.45 miles
Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2PN
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.51 miles
Lavenham Way, Combs, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2BZ
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy2.51 miles
School Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0SE
Crawford's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.80 miles
Green Road, Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3QZ
Cedars Park Community Primary School2.87 miles
Pintail Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5FP
Woolpit Primary Academy3.40 miles
Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9RU
Freeman Community Primary School3.65 miles
Church Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4BQ
Stowupland High School3.65 miles
Church Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4BQ
Centre Academy East Anglia3.71 miles
Brettenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7QR
Health
Clinic
Stow Lodge Centre1.50 miles
Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
Stow Lodge Centre1.50 miles
Stow Lodge Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
AHP Suffolk (Stowmarket)1.50 miles
Stowe Lodge Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
Stowmarket Health Centre2.02 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Violet Hill House2.02 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Haymills House2.25 miles
Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RF
AHP Suffolk (Woolpit)3.58 miles
Woolpit Health Centre, Heath Road, Woolpit, Suffolk, IP30 9QU
AHP Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds)9.19 miles
The Self Centre, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
Disability Resource Centre (Suffolk)9.33 miles
Papworth House, 4 Bunting Road, Moreton Hall Estate, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BX
Geecol Wellness Ltd Hq9.45 miles
6 Maulkin Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7GG
AHP Suffolk (Ixworth)9.62 miles
Ixworth Surgery, Peddars close, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
Hadleigh Health Centre9.69 miles
Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5DN
AHP Suffolk (Hadleigh)9.69 miles
Hadleigh Health Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5DN
Stanton Health Centre10.17 miles
12 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
Whitton Clinic10.52 miles
Meredith Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6ED
AHP Suffolk (Back & Neck Service)10.58 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
GP
Stowhealth2.02 miles
Violet Hill House, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Dr Muir and Partners2.12 miles
Dr J Muir and Partners, Combs Lane, STOWMARKET, Suffolk, IP14 2SY
Woolpit Health Centre3.48 miles
Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9QU
Needham Market Country Practice5.22 miles
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8EZ
Bildeston Health Centre5.69 miles
High Street, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7EX
Mendlesham Medical Group6.12 miles
Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4LJ
Mendlesham Medical Group7.44 miles
Chapel Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5SQ
The Long Melford Practice (Lavenham)8.42 miles
36 Church Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9SA
The Barham & Claydon Surgery8.58 miles
Norwich Road, Barham, Suffolk, IP6 0DJ
Mount Farm Surgery9.62 miles
Lawson Place, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EW
Ixworth Surgery9.62 miles
Peddars Close, Thetford Road, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
Hadleigh Health Centre9.69 miles
Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5DN
Stanton Health Centre10.17 miles
12 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
Dr A Hassan & Partners Stanton10.17 miles
10 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
Debenham Group Practice10.30 miles
20 Low Road, Debenham, Debenham, Suffolk, IP14 6QU
Angel Hill Surgery10.63 miles
1 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LU
Hospital
BMI St Edmunds Hospital10.38 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
West Suffolk Hospital10.58 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Wedgwood House10.58 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwicke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
St Leonards Hospital13.35 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
The Ipswich Hospital13.61 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands13.61 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Walnut Tree Hospital13.65 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
St Clements Hospital13.90 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Walker Close13.94 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
Bluebird Lodge15.19 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital15.23 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Colchester General Hospital18.96 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital19.26 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Essex County Hospital20.61 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Halstead Hospital20.86 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich21.83 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Pharmacy
Boots2.02 miles
Stowmarket Health Centre, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1NL
Asda Stores Ltd2.05 miles
8-9 Wilkes Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DE
East of England Co-operative Society2.13 miles
Combs Ford Pharmacy, Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DA
Boots2.18 miles
21 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AH
Tesco Stores Limited3.06 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Cedars Link Road, Stowmarket, IP14 5BE
Woolpit Medical Services Ltd3.58 miles
Woolpit Health Centre, Heath Road, Woolpit, IP30 9QU
Elmswell Pharmacy4.05 miles
Unit 1 Cattlepens, Station Road, Elmswell, IP30 9HD
Needham Market Pharmacy5.22 miles
Barking Road, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8EZ
Thurston Pharmacy7.40 miles
Unit 24, Thurston Granary, Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU
Lavenham Pharmacy8.24 miles
3 High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9PX
Claydon Pharmacy8.65 miles
1 Station Road, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0HS
Boots9.58 miles
91 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5EA
Croasdales Chemist,mountpharm9.62 miles
Mount Farm Surgery, Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EW
Ixworth Pharmacy9.62 miles
Ixworth Surgery, Peddars Close, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2HD
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd9.63 miles
Bedingfield Way, Bury St Edmunds,, IP32 7EJ
Mill Pharmacy9.69 miles
Hadleigh Health Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DN
Leisure
Park
CHURCH MEADOW2.25 miles
FEN ALDER CARR4.65 miles
BRADFIELD WOODS5.05 miles
NEEDHAM LAKE5.21 miles
SHRUBLAND HALL (Grade I Listed)7.35 miles
NOWTON PARK9.50 miles
BROOM HILL, HADLEIGH9.62 miles
RIVERSIDE WALK, HADLEIGH9.64 miles
REDE WOOD9.73 miles
BRAMFORD MEADOWS9.82 miles
MORETON HALL COMMUNITY WOODS10.06 miles
RAILWAY WALK, HADLEIGH10.38 miles
HELMINGHAM HALL (Grade I Listed)10.43 miles
ABBEY GARDENS AND PRECINCTS (Grade II Listed)10.51 miles
KENTWELL HALL (Grade II* Listed)11.26 miles
THE DALES OPEN SPACE11.31 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis, Stowmarket1.79 miles
1 Wolsey Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1LX
ASDA Stowmarket2.10 miles
Meadow Centre - Wilks Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1DE
Budgens Stowmarket Tot Hill2.11 miles
Tot Hill Services, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3QQ
Lidl Stowmarket2.12 miles
Bury Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1JF
Co-op Stowmarket2.15 miles
Combs Ford, IP14 2DA
Stuarts Premier Daily2.40 miles
1 Creeting Road, Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5AU
Co-op Stowmarket2.68 miles
Haughley, IP14 3NX
Tesco Stowmarket (Superstore)3.06 miles
Cedars Link Rd, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5BE
Co-op Stowmarket3.39 miles
Petrol Stowupland, IP14 4BT
Costcutter Bury St Edmonds3.69 miles
Old Stowmarket Road, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, IP30 9QT
Costcutter Stowmarket3.70 miles
18 Finningham Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4EG
Co-op Bury St Edmunds3.80 miles
Woolpit, IP30 9SA
Co-op Bury St Edmunds3.98 miles
Elmswell, IP30 9HG
SRVCS Shop4.28 miles
Wattisham Flying Station, Wattisham, Suffolk, IP7 7RA
Family Shop4.28 miles
Wattisham Airfield Ringshall Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7RA
Co-op Ipswich4.80 miles
Needham Market, IP6 8AE
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport32.77 miles
London Stansted Airport35.47 miles
Norwich International Airport36.41 miles
London Southend Airport43.80 miles
Bus Stop
Post Office (NE)0.22 miles
Post Office (SW)0.22 miles
Buxhall Turn (NE)0.34 miles
Buxhall Turn (SW)0.35 miles
Chestnuts (S)0.37 miles
Chestnuts (N)0.38 miles
Village Sign (SE)0.65 miles
Village Sign (NW)0.66 miles
Shepherd and Dog (NE)0.85 miles
Shepherd and Dog (S)0.85 miles
Borough Lane (S)1.01 miles
Borough Lane (N)1.01 miles
Fen Street (NW)1.06 miles
Fen Street (SE)1.06 miles
Stearn Drive (W)1.10 miles
Stearn Drive (E)1.10 miles
Ferry Port
Harwich International Ferry Terminal20.87 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing20.98 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing20.98 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing21.72 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing23.12 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing23.15 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing23.23 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing26.32 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing26.48 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing31.86 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing31.89 miles
Reedham Ferry South36.32 miles
Reedham Ferry North36.33 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing39.00 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing39.24 miles
Railway Station
Stowmarket Rail Station2.32 miles
Elmswell Rail Station4.04 miles
Needham Market Rail Station5.08 miles
Thurston Rail Station7.43 miles
Bury St Edmunds Rail Station11.00 miles
Westerfield Rail Station11.69 miles
Ipswich Rail Station12.44 miles
Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station13.53 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station13.59 miles
Diss Rail Station15.15 miles
Bures Rail Station16.47 miles
Manningtree Rail Station16.72 miles
Woodbridge Rail Station17.01 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station17.49 miles
Mistley Rail Station17.52 miles
Thetford Rail Station18.38 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP14 3D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment342
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
STABLE COTTAGES (1), CHURCH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3DG		£415,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
2, WOODPECKER WAY
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3FB		£265,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-07-30   £245,000
THE POPLARS, HIGH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AL		£500,000
2024-12-02
detached
freehold
COACH HOUSE COTTAGE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AE		£550,000
2025-03-06
detached
freehold
16, MIDDLEFIELD DRIVE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AH		£308,000
2025-01-03
detached
freehold
5A, WOODPECKER WAY
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3FB		£260,000
2024-12-04
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-05-25   £245,000
15, PETTIWARD CLOSE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3BP		£216,500
2024-09-30
terraced
freehold
22, MIDDLEFIELD DRIVE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AH		£237,000
2024-07-19
terraced
freehold
20, MIDDLEFIELD DRIVE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AH		£300,000
2024-07-17
semidetached
freehold
ELM COTTAGE, HIGH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AQ		£312,000
2024-06-27
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-12-14   £337,000
Sold 2021-08-02   £280,000
THE COTTAGE, 1, THE GREEN
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AB		£280,000
2024-06-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-09-10   £258,000
3, THE GREEN
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AB		£250,000
2024-04-12
terraced
freehold
19, THE CHESTNUTS
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AX		£240,000
2024-04-02
terraced
freehold
THE OLD POLICE HOUSE, HIGH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AA		£885,000
2024-03-28
detached
freehold
8, HIGH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AJ		£285,000
2024-02-26
detached
freehold
BUXHALL LODGE, BUXHALL ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AU		£670,000
2023-12-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, PEAR TREE PLACE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AQ		£190,000
2023-07-21
semidetached
freehold
22, WILLOW CLOSE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3BF		£275,000
2023-07-19
semidetached
freehold
15, THE CHESTNUTS
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AX		£211,000
2023-07-14
terraced
freehold
CROFT HOUSE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3BG		£850,000
2023-02-24
detached
freehold
1, PEAR TREE PLACE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AQ		£293,000
2022-11-10
semidetached
freehold
WESTWARD HOUSE, HIGH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AQ		£315,000
2022-10-21
detached
freehold
25, MIDDLEFIELD DRIVE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AH		£240,000
2022-09-30
terraced
freehold
9, OAK CLOSE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AF		£245,000
2022-07-05
semidetached
freehold
CHESTNUT VIEW COTTAGES (1), HIGH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AA		£353,000
2022-04-22
semidetached
freehold
REDCROFT, BOROUGH LANE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AS		£305,000
2022-03-04
detached
freehold
LYDGATE, HIGH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AQ		£342,500
2022-03-01
semidetached
freehold
3, WOODPECKER WAY
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3FB		£295,000
2021-12-22
semidetached (New)
freehold
12, HIGH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AJ		£390,000
2021-12-03
semidetached
freehold
BRIDGE FARM, VALLEY LANE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3BA		£895,000
2021-10-26
detached
freehold
THE COTTAGE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AE		£855,000
2021-09-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, MIDDLEFIELD DRIVE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AH		£285,000
2021-09-30
semidetached
freehold
9, MIDDLEFIELD DRIVE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AH		£360,000
2021-09-30
semidetached
freehold
1, WOODPECKER WAY
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3FB		£325,000
2021-09-29
detached (New)
freehold
4A, WOODPECKER WAY
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3FB		£150,000
2021-09-24
semidetached (New)
freehold
3, HIGH ROAD
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AJ		£300,000
2021-08-18
detached
freehold
DAIRY FARM BARN, VALLEY LANE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3BE		£715,000
2021-06-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
16, WILLOW CLOSE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3BF		£250,000
2021-06-07
semidetached
freehold
6, WOODPECKER WAY
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3FB		£525,000
2021-06-04
detached (New)
freehold
4, WOODPECKER WAY
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3FB		£245,000
2021-05-28
semidetached (New)
freehold
5, WOODPECKER WAY
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3FB		£245,000
2021-05-28
semidetached (New)
freehold
VALLEY FARM, VALLEY LANE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3BD		£550,000
2021-05-28
detached
freehold
STONE FARM, BOROUGH LANE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3AS		£800,000
2021-05-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
4, WILLOW CLOSE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3BF		£235,000
2021-04-23
semidetached
freehold
HATCHERS BARN, VALLEY LANE
GREAT FINBOROUGH
STOWMARKET
SUFFOLK
IP14 3BE		£525,000
2021-04-08
semidetached
freehold
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