Area Info for Lackford (Suffolk)

Overview of Lackford, Suffolk

Lackford is a small village located in Suffolk, England. It is situated within the district of West Suffolk and is known for its rural charm and scenic countryside. The village is part of the civil parish of Lackford, which includes surrounding rural areas and farmland.

Geography and Location

Lackford lies approximately 7 miles west of Bury St Edmunds and is close to the River Lark, which flows nearby. The area is characterised by open fields, woodlands, and traditional Suffolk countryside. Its proximity to natural features makes it a peaceful and picturesque location.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Lackford are limited, the village is part of a region with a rich history dating back to medieval times. The surrounding area has historically been involved in agriculture and rural industries. The nearby Lackford Lakes, a nature reserve, are a notable feature that attracts visitors and birdwatchers.

Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve

One of the most prominent features associated with Lackford is the Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve. Managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, it covers a large area of lakes, reed beds, and woodland habitats. The reserve is popular for birdwatching, walking, and educational activities, hosting a variety of bird species and other wildlife.

Community and Amenities

Lackford is a small community with limited amenities within the village itself. Residents typically rely on nearby towns such as Bury St Edmunds for shopping, schools, and other services. The village maintains a rural character with a close-knit community.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by local roads, with connections to larger towns and transport links. Public transport options are limited, so most residents and visitors use private vehicles to travel around the area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Brookes School Cambridge2.18 miles
Flempton Road, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6QJ
Culford School2.41 miles
Culford, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TX
Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.44 miles
Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6RT
Albany3.83 miles
Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6SA
Howard Community Primary School3.83 miles
Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6SA
Sexton's Manor Community Primary School4.15 miles
Greene Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3HG
St Benedict's Catholic School4.24 miles
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RH
Westley Middle School4.25 miles
Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JB
Tollgate Primary School4.29 miles
Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6DG
Bury St Edmunds County Upper School4.33 miles
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RF
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.38 miles
Colethorpe Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5AU
King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School4.63 miles
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.69 miles
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BJ
Horringer Court Middle School5.09 miles
Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2EX
Riverwalk School5.15 miles
South Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JZ
Westgate Community Primary School5.21 miles
Brooklands Close, Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JX
Health
Clinic
Disability Resource Centre5.16 miles
Unit 6, Northgate Business Park, 110 Northgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HP
Blomfield House5.25 miles
Looms Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HE
Child Health Centre (Suffolk)5.31 miles
Hospital Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3ND
Child Development Centre5.31 miles
Hospital Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3ND
AHP Suffolk (Back & Neck Service)5.84 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Geecol Wellness Ltd Hq6.24 miles
6 Maulkin Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7GG
Disability Resource Centre (Suffolk)6.46 miles
Papworth House, 4 Bunting Road, Moreton Hall Estate, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BX
AHP Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds)6.58 miles
The Self Centre, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
AHP Suffolk (Ixworth)8.53 miles
Ixworth Surgery, Peddars close, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
School Lane Surgery9.24 miles
School Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AG
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Thetford9.26 miles
20 Riverside Walk, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2BG
AHP Suffolk (Wickhambrook)9.58 miles
Wickhambrook Health Centre, Nunnery Green, Wickhambrook, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8XU
Thetford Community Healthy Living Centre9.73 miles
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Marie Stopes International Thetford Early Medical Unit9.73 miles
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
AHP Suffolk (Thetford)9.73 miles
Thetford Healthy Living Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Suffolk, IP24 1JD
AHP Suffolk (Brandon)10.03 miles
Brandon Leisure Centre, Church Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0JB
GP
The Guildhall and Barrow Surgery Branch4.66 miles
Barrow Hill, Barrow, Suffolk, IP29 5DX
DR P Dean and Partners - Victoria Surgery4.93 miles
Victoria Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BB
The Swan Surgery5.16 miles
Northgate Business Park, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1AE
The Guildhall and Barrow Surgery5.26 miles
Lower Baxter Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1ET
Angel Hill Surgery5.34 miles
1 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LU
Dr Hutton & Hopkinson5.82 miles
10-10a Market Place, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7EF
Market Cross Surgery5.84 miles
7 Market Place, Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7EG
Mount Farm Surgery6.13 miles
Lawson Place, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EW
Dr Hutton & Hopkinson6.14 miles
Turnpike Road, Red Lodge, Suffolk, IP28 8LB
Ixworth Surgery8.53 miles
Peddars Close, Thetford Road, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
Lakenheath Surgery8.89 miles
135 High Street, Lakenheath, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9EP
Dr Hadley-Brown & Partners9.24 miles
School Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AG
School Lane PMS Practice9.24 miles
School Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AG
Grove Surgery9.46 miles
Grove Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2HY
Wickhambrook Surgery9.58 miles
Boyden Close, Nunnery Green, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, CB8 8XU
Dr Hadley-Brown & Partners9.73 miles
Thetford Healthy Living Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Hospital
BMI St Edmunds Hospital5.65 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
West Suffolk Hospital5.84 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Wedgwood House5.84 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwicke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Beech House Hospital10.23 miles
Fordham Road,, CB8 7LF
Newmarket Hospital10.28 miles
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
Princess Of Wales Hospital16.86 miles
Lynn Road, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Walnut Tree Hospital18.47 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
St Leonards Hospital18.63 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Fulbourn Hospital20.29 miles
Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EF
Brookfields Hospital21.46 miles
351 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DF
Union House21.61 miles
Union House, 37 Union Lane, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1PX
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital22.15 miles
30 New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9EL
Addenbrooke's22.52 miles
Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
Rosie Hospital22.52 miles
Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
Nuffield Health, Cambridge Hospital22.71 miles
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, 4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8AF
Halstead Hospital24.35 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Pharmacy
Day Lewis Plc4.02 miles
7 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds,, IP32 6SP
Asda Stores Ltd4.29 miles
Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3SP
Barrow Pharmacy4.66 miles
Barrow Hill Surgery, Barrow Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5DX
Tesco Instore Pharmacy4.85 miles
St Saviours Interchange, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7JS
Lloydspharmacy4.93 miles
17 Victoria Street, Bury-St-Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BB
Boots5.15 miles
Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1BX
Superdrug Stores Plc5.15 miles
Superdrug Pharmacy, 37-39 Cornhill, Bury-St-Edmunds, IP33 1DX
Swan Pharmacy5.16 miles
Swan Surgery, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1AE
Croasdale and Sons5.20 miles
The Cornhill, Bury-St-Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1BE
Abbey Pharmacy5.26 miles
22 Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1UN
Day Lewis Pharmacy5.71 miles
Unit 3, Red Lodge Village, Off Hundred Acre Way, Kings Warren, Red Lodge, Suffolk, IP28 8JU
Lloydspharmacy5.82 miles
27 Market Place, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7EF
Lloydspharmacy5.87 miles
2 Manor Court, High Street, Mildenhall, IP28 7EH
Croasdales Chemist,mountpharm6.13 miles
Mount Farm Surgery, Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EW
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd6.25 miles
Bedingfield Way, Bury St Edmunds,, IP32 7EJ
Sainsburys Pharmacy8.26 miles
London Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3QL
Leisure
Park
WEST STOW0.69 miles
CAVENHAM2.09 miles
CULFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)2.28 miles
CAVENHAM HEATH2.85 miles
BARTON MILLS5.09 miles
ABBEY GARDENS AND PRECINCTS (Grade II Listed)5.43 miles
ICKWORTH HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)5.60 miles
MORETON HALL COMMUNITY WOODS5.70 miles
NOWTON PARK6.93 miles
THETFORD HEATH6.95 miles
ASPALL CLOSE7.45 miles
CHIPPENHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)8.19 miles
BARNHAM CROSS COMMON8.26 miles
MAIDSCROSS HILL8.67 miles
EUSTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)8.71 miles
CHIPPENHAM FEN9.07 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Bury St Edmunds4.01 miles
1, St Olaves Parade, IP32 6SP
Lake Avenue Post Office4.06 miles
4-5 Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6HZ
Co-op Bury St Edmunds4.15 miles
Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6EN
ASDA Bury St Edmunds4.30 miles
Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3SP
Londis Texaco Bury St Edmunds Service Station4.32 miles
Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3HA
ALDI Newmarket Rd, Dettingen Way4.37 miles
Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3TU
SPAR Barrow4.48 miles
Spar Store, Barrow Stores, Suffolk, IP29 5AN
Co-op Bury St Edmunds4.81 miles
Risbygate, IP33 3RJ
Tesco Bury St Edmunds (Superstore)4.85 miles
St Saviours Interchange, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7JS
Tesco Bury St Edmunds (Express)5.10 miles
24-26 Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1DY
Waitrose Bury St Edmunds5.13 miles
Robert Boby Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3DH
Iceland Bury Saint5.19 miles
5/6 Cornhill, Bury St, Edmunds, IP33 1BE
M&S Bury St Edmunds5.19 miles
23 Buttermarket, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1DT
Tesco Bury St Edmunds (Express)5.34 miles
1-2 Stamford Court, Horringer Rd, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2DF
Nisa Local5.63 miles
Bellflower Crescent, Red Lodge, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8XQ
Farmfoods Bury St. Edmunds5.69 miles
The Bartons Retail Park, Barton Road, IP32 7BE
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport20.27 miles
London Stansted Airport32.37 miles
London Southend Airport50.72 miles
Bus Stop
Bus Shelter (W)0.03 miles
Bus Shelter (E)0.03 miles
New Cottages (S)0.31 miles
New Cottages (N)0.33 miles
West Stow Turning (NW)0.89 miles
Country Park (NW)0.89 miles
West Stow Turning (SE)0.89 miles
Country Park (E)0.91 miles
Church (SE)1.17 miles
Church (NW)1.19 miles
Church (SE)1.23 miles
Telephone Box (W)1.35 miles
Telephone Box (E)1.36 miles
Cornwallis Close (N)1.65 miles
Cornwallis Close (S)1.66 miles
The Farthings (SE)1.99 miles
Ferry Port
King's Lynn Ferry Landing32.96 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing33.07 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal36.00 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing36.27 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing36.28 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing38.10 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing38.22 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing47.34 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing47.42 miles
Railway Station
Bury St Edmunds Rail Station4.81 miles
Kennett Rail Station6.08 miles
Thurston Rail Station8.35 miles
Thetford Rail Station9.54 miles
Newmarket Rail Station10.38 miles
Brandon Rail Station10.60 miles
Lakenheath Rail Station10.89 miles
Elmswell Rail Station12.73 miles
Shippea Hill Rail Station12.77 miles
Dullingham Rail Station13.04 miles
Harling Road Rail Station15.85 miles
Ely Rail Station16.53 miles
Littleport Rail Station17.29 miles
Stowmarket Rail Station17.45 miles
Waterbeach Rail Station18.47 miles
Eccles Road Rail Station18.57 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP28 6H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment229
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
MAPLE HOUSE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£1,360,000
2023-08-04
detached
freehold
TOPOS, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£305,000
2022-11-16
semidetached
freehold
KATTINA COTTAGE
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£460,000
2022-10-21
semidetached
freehold
ALLEY COTTAGE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£275,000
2021-09-21
semidetached
freehold
SPINNERS
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£491,500
2021-04-23
detached
freehold
OSPREY HOUSE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£675,000
2021-03-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-06-18   £417,000
DROVERS BARN
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HL		£617,000
2020-12-16
detached
freehold
9, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£606,250
2020-11-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-01-31   £360,000
2, NEW COTTAGE
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£210,000
2020-09-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, KENT ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HP		£485,000
2019-11-07
detached
freehold
EMMBROOK
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£410,000
2019-08-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-03-28   £440,000
4, KENT ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HP		£415,000
2019-07-23
detached
freehold
ROSEMARY COTTAGE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£242,000
2019-06-14
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-07   £160,000
BROOK FARM HOUSE
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HL		£797,000
2019-05-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-06-22   £650,000
BROOK FARM COTTAGE
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£249,950
2019-04-02
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE COTTAGE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£275,000
2019-01-21
detached
freehold
LAVENDERS, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£385,000
2018-01-05
semidetached
freehold
GRETA HOUSE
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£415,000
2017-07-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-07-06   £270,000
11, KENT ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HP		£316,000
2016-06-30
detached
freehold
NORTHSIDE BUNGALOW, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£205,000
2016-06-29
semidetached
freehold
5, KENT ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HP		£315,000
2015-05-28
detached
freehold
ALDERFORTH
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£390,000
2014-07-21
detached
freehold
2, FLINT COTTAGE
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£180,000
2014-04-14
semidetached
freehold
SPINDLES, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£320,000
2013-08-14
detached
freehold
LAVENDER COTTAGE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£146,100
2013-02-20
semidetached
freehold
OLD READING ROOM COTTAGE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£325,000
2012-09-11
detached
freehold
WYTCHWOOD, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£285,000
2012-03-01
detached
freehold
CLYDALE
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£415,000
2010-01-15
detached
freehold
THE COTTAGE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£220,000
2008-11-28
detached
freehold
MAPLE HOUSE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£750,000
2008-10-31
detached
freehold
LANE END BUNGALOW (1), OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£300,000
2008-08-04
semidetached
freehold
WYTCHWOOD, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£275,000
2008-01-25
detached
freehold
VINE COTTAGE, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£250,000
2007-12-17
terraced
freehold
ALDERFORTH
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£370,000
2007-11-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-10-09   £315,000
KILCORAN
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£414,500
2007-07-18
detached
freehold
SPINDLES, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£305,000
2006-07-31
detached
freehold
8, KENT ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HP		£329,500
2006-04-28
detached
freehold
LANE END BUNGALOW (1), OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£165,000
2005-04-29
semidetached
freehold
TOPOS, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£138,000
2004-10-25
semidetached
freehold
KILRENNY, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£395,000
2004-10-22
detached (New)
freehold
10, OLD BURY ROAD
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HR		£417,000
2004-06-10
detached
freehold
BROOK LODGE
LACKFORD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HL		£280,000
2004-05-17
detached
freehold
THE OAKS
LACKFORD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6HW		£302,500
2003-10-31
detached
freehold
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