Area Info for Martlesham (Suffolk)

Overview of Martlesham, Suffolk

Martlesham is a village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England. It is situated near the town of Ipswich, approximately 4 miles to the east of the town centre. The area is known for its blend of historical significance and modern development, including a mix of residential, commercial, and technological facilities.

History and Development

Historically, Martlesham has been a rural community with roots dating back to medieval times. Over the years, it has evolved from an agricultural village into a more suburban area, especially with the expansion of Ipswich and the development of the nearby Martlesham Heath. The village retains some historical buildings and features, reflecting its long-standing heritage.

Martlesham Heath

Martlesham Heath is a notable part of the parish, historically serving as an airfield during World War II. Today, it is a significant business and technology park, hosting various companies and organisations, including the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). The area has seen considerable modern development, contributing to the local economy and employment.

Community and Amenities

The village offers a range of amenities including local shops, pubs, and community facilities. It has a primary school serving local children and active community groups that organise events and activities. The area is also known for its scenic countryside and walking routes, making it a desirable place for residents seeking a balance of rural charm and modern convenience.

Transport Links

Martlesham benefits from good transport links, with proximity to the A12 and A14 roads providing access to larger towns and cities. Ipswich railway station offers regular services to London and other major destinations, facilitating commuting and travel for residents.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Birchwood Primary School0.30 miles
Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3SP
Gorseland Primary School0.47 miles
Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3QR
Cedarwood Primary School1.03 miles
Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2ES
Martlesham Primary Academy1.09 miles
Black Tiles Lane, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4SS
Kesgrave High School1.10 miles
Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB
Heath Primary School, Kesgrave1.39 miles
Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JG
Bealings School1.98 miles
Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6LW
Bucklesham Primary School2.03 miles
Main Road, Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0AX
Broke Hall Community Primary School2.45 miles
Chatsworth Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5XD
Kyson Primary School2.60 miles
Peterhouse Crescent, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4HX
Waldringfield Primary School2.66 miles
Cliff Road, Waldringfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4QL
St Alban's Catholic High School2.84 miles
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ
Copleston High School3.03 miles
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Woodbridge3.16 miles
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JJ
Nacton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.17 miles
Nacton Village, The Street, Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0EU
Britannia Primary School and Nursery3.19 miles
Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HE
Health
Clinic
Suffolk Nuffield Hospital1.68 miles
The Cross Sectional Imaging Suite, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Integrated Care 24 Great Yarmouth & Waveney (LOCALITY OFFICE)2.84 miles
UNIT 12, DELTA TERRACE, WEST ROAD, RANSOMES EURO PARK, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK,, IP3 9FH
Ipswich Care Co-ordination Centre (LOCALITY OFFICE)2.84 miles
12 DELTA TERRACE, WEST ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK,, IP3 9FH
Framfield Medical Centre2.91 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Framfield House2.91 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
AHP Suffolk (Woodbridge)2.91 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Walker Close2.92 miles
1 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Helens House2.92 miles
571 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LX
AHP Suffolk (Back and Neck Service)2.93 miles
Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Ravenswood Clinic3.36 miles
24 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QJ
Holywells3.37 miles
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9PZ
Woodbridge Clinic3.57 miles
2 Pytches Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EP
AHP Suffolk (Grundisburgh)3.65 miles
Grundisburgh Surgery, 20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
Allington Clinic3.70 miles
427 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4ER
AHP Suffolk (Ipswich)4.34 miles
Riverside Clinic, 2 Landseer Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AZ
Community Glaucoma Service4.52 miles
Easier Living Centre, Cox Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HT
GP
Martlesham Heath Surgery0.40 miles
23 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, Ipswich, IP5 3SL
Dr Edwards & partners1.27 miles
Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JF
Framfield House Surgery2.91 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Lattice Barn Surgery3.04 miles
Lattice Barn Surgery, 14 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PA
Ravenswood Medical Practice3.36 miles
24 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QJ
Dr Taylor & Partners3.42 miles
7 Little St Johns Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EE
Felixstowe Road Medical Practice3.51 miles
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9BN
Dr Chhabra3.60 miles
478 Landseer Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9LU
Landseer Road Surgery3.60 miles
476-478 Landseer Road, Ipswich, IP3 9LU
The Derby Road Practice3.60 miles
52 Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN
Debenham Group Practice3.65 miles
20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
Woodbridge Road Surgery4.14 miles
165-167 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PE
Orchard Medical Practice4.37 miles
Orchard Street Medical Centre, Orchard Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PZ
Dr Solway & Whale4.39 miles
Orchard Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PU
Ivry Street Medical Practice4.99 miles
5 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QW
Barrack Lane Medical Centre5.05 miles
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3NQ
Hospital
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital1.68 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Walker Close2.92 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
The Ipswich Hospital2.93 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands2.93 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
St Clements Hospital3.13 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Bluebird Lodge3.52 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Felixstowe Community Hospital7.54 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich8.57 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Aldeburgh Community Hospital15.44 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Colchester General Hospital18.59 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital18.90 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Clacton Hospital19.40 miles
Tower Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 1LH
Essex County Hospital19.87 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
St Leonards Hospital22.50 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital22.55 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Walnut Tree Hospital22.98 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Pharmacy
Martlesham Pharmacy0.40 miles
9 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3SL
Tesco Stores Limited0.84 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Anson Rd, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RU
Tesco Stores Limited1.24 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Ropes Drive, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 2FU
Kesgrave Pharmacy1.50 miles
34a Penzance Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JS
Square Pharmacy2.57 miles
696 Foxhall Road, Ipswich,, IP3 8NQ
Boots2.86 miles
37 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5QN
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd2.91 miles
Felixstowe Road, Warren Heath, Ipswich, IP3 8TQ
Waterton Pharmacy2.91 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4FD
Lloydspharmacy3.31 miles
Unit 1, 11 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AA
Day Lewis Pharmacy3.36 miles
26 Hening Avenue, Ravenswood, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ
Boots3.39 miles
58 Queen`s Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9EX
Boots3.41 miles
58 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, IP12 1AL
Spring Road Pharmacy3.48 miles
203 Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5NQ
East Of England Co-Operative Society3.57 miles
350 Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9NA
Rushmere Pharmacy3.61 miles
428 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich,, IP4 4EL
Lloydspharmacy3.65 miles
159 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,, IP3 8EB
Leisure
Park
MILL STREAM1.89 miles
SANDLINGS2.19 miles
BIXLEY HEATH2.79 miles
WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)2.86 miles
ST AUGUSTINE'S3.21 miles
OLD AND NEW CEMETERY, IPSWICH (Grade II* Listed)4.07 miles
BRIDGE WOOD4.26 miles
ORWELL4.28 miles
PIPERS VALE4.36 miles
CHRISTCHURCH MANSION (Grade II Listed)4.62 miles
ALDERMAN CANAL EAST5.24 miles
ALDERMAN CANAL WEST5.33 miles
THE DALES OPEN SPACE5.33 miles
BOURNE PARK REED BEDS5.62 miles
STOKE PARK WOOD5.81 miles
BOBBITS LANE6.05 miles
Shop
Groceries
Dobbs Lane Convenience Store0.65 miles
1 Dobbs Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2PX
M&S Martlesham Heath Simply Food0.70 miles
Martlesham Heath Retail Park, Beardmore Park, Ipswich, IP5 3RX
Tesco Ipswich (Extra)0.85 miles
Anson Rd, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RU
Tesco Ipswich (Metro)1.24 miles
Ropes Dr, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2FU
Co-op Ipswich2.68 miles
Broke Hall, IP3 8QB
Co-op Woodbridge2.82 miles
Old Barrack Road, IP12 4ET
Co-op Ipswich2.84 miles
Heath Road, IP4 5QN
Sainsbury's Warren Heath2.89 miles
Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8TQ
Londis Applegreen, Woodbridge Road East2.90 miles
23 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, IP4 5QN
Co-op Ipswich3.16 miles
Rushmere, IP4 3HX
Co-op Woodbridge3.17 miles
Hasketon Road, IP12 4JT
GSK’s Express3.23 miles
550 Spring Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5LZ
Tesco Ipswich (Express)3.27 miles
389 Foxhall Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LH
Freehold Convenience Store3.27 miles
142 Freehold Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5JL
Co-op Woodbridge3.30 miles
Woodbridge Supermar, IP12 1AA
Co-op Ipswich3.32 miles
Petrol Nacton Road, IP3 9QS
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport42.31 miles
Kent International Airport49.30 miles
Bus Stop
The Oaks (N)0.08 miles
The Oaks (S)0.08 miles
Valiant Road (N)0.28 miles
Valiant Road (S)0.28 miles
Bradford Court (W)0.31 miles
Bradford Court (E)0.31 miles
Parkers Place (NE)0.44 miles
Coopers Road (N)0.45 miles
Eagle Way (E)0.45 miles
Coopers Road (S)0.45 miles
Eagle Way (W)0.46 miles
Parkers Place (W)0.46 miles
Lancaster Drive (N)0.46 miles
Lancaster Drive (S)0.47 miles
Adastral Park Reception (N)0.58 miles
Manor Road (NE)0.58 miles
Ferry Port
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing6.93 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing6.93 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing7.12 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing7.19 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal7.59 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing7.59 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing8.45 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing20.22 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing20.43 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing24.69 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing24.73 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing35.47 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing36.10 miles
Reedham Ferry South36.59 miles
Reedham Ferry North36.63 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal50.85 miles
Railway Station
Woodbridge Rail Station3.19 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station3.54 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station4.49 miles
Westerfield Rail Station4.52 miles
Ipswich Rail Station5.15 miles
Trimley Rail Station6.05 miles
Felixstowe Rail Station7.22 miles
Harwich International Rail Station7.62 miles
Harwich Town Rail Station7.88 miles
Dovercourt Rail Station8.23 miles
Wickham Market Rail Station8.60 miles
Wrabness Rail Station9.07 miles
Needham Market Rail Station11.07 miles
Mistley Rail Station11.09 miles
Manningtree Rail Station11.98 miles
Saxmundham Rail Station14.47 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP5 3U*)
Number of Properties in Catchment446
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
28, THOMAS CRESCENT
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2HN		£310,000
2025-09-22
terraced
freehold
9, SADDLERS PLACE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3SS		£312,500
2025-09-17
semidetached
freehold
34, NEWMAN DRIVE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2HR		£182,000
2025-09-03
flatmaisonette
leasehold
21, HEATHFIELD
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3UB		£470,000
2025-09-03
semidetached
freehold
2, PEACOCK STREET
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2EA		£450,000
2025-08-28
detached
freehold
30, THE OAKS
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3UN		£392,500
2025-08-21
semidetached
freehold
12, TOMMY FLOWERS DRIVE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2BZ		£475,000
2025-08-15
detached
freehold
10, THOMAS CRESCENT
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2HN		£325,000
2025-08-13
terraced
freehold
7, THOMAS CRESCENT
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2HN		£190,000
2025-08-08
flatmaisonette
freehold
7, BRACKEN AVENUE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2PP		£400,000
2025-08-07
detached
freehold
6, GOWERS CLOSE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2XE		£397,500
2025-08-07
detached
freehold
25, DURRANT VIEW
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2TZ		£340,000
2025-08-05
detached
freehold
3, GOSTLING PLACE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2GE		£227,000
2025-08-05
terraced
freehold
119, TERRY GARDENS
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2DR		£305,000
2025-08-04
semidetached
freehold
14, BUGSBY WAY
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2WX		£430,000
2025-07-29
detached
freehold
2C, DOBBS LANE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2PX		£520,000
2025-07-25
detached
freehold
4, WALL STREET
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2BE		£350,000
2025-07-24
detached
freehold
64, JEAVONS LANE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2EB		£485,000
2025-07-21
detached
freehold
25, DEBEN AVENUE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3QP		£382,500
2025-07-18
semidetached
freehold
6, HARTREE WAY
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2DY		£390,000
2025-07-18
detached
freehold
17, CARDEW DRIFT
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2YP		£400,000
2025-07-18
detached
freehold
18, GRANGE LANE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2QD		£645,000
2025-07-15
detached
freehold
19, PARKERS PLACE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3UX		£390,000
2025-07-08
semidetached
freehold
4, SORRELL WALK
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3UU		£185,000
2025-07-07
semidetached
freehold
89, TURING COURT
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2BA		£262,500
2025-07-04
terraced
freehold
32, BUGSBY WAY
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2WX		£358,000
2025-07-04
detached
freehold
68, CARLFORD CLOSE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3TB		£320,000
2025-06-09
detached
freehold
5, HEATHER CLOSE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3UE		£715,000
2025-05-29
detached
freehold
2, DIGBY CLOSE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3UD		£330,000
2025-03-06
detached
freehold
24, DEBEN AVENUE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3QP		£330,000
2025-01-30
detached
freehold
15, CARLFORD CLOSE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3TA		£390,000
2024-11-21
detached
freehold
42, WARDS VIEW
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2PW		£282,500
2025-06-20
terraced
freehold
7, WADES GROVE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2EF		£250,000
2025-05-23
detached
freehold
3, RUSH COURT
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2XP		£389,995
2025-05-21
detached
freehold
9, HARVESTERS WAY
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3UR		£485,000
2025-05-07
detached
freehold
28, DOBBS LANE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2PX		£335,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
8, CARDEW DRIFT
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2YP		£478,500
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
25, HARTREE WAY
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2DY		£440,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
17, THOMAS CRESCENT
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2HN		£550,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
1, TREMLETT LANE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2DJ		£315,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
CHANDLER COURT (1), NEWMAN DRIVE
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2HS		£150,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
30, WARDS VIEW
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2PW		£165,000
2025-03-26
terraced
freehold
20, HEATHFIELD
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3UB		£250,000
2025-03-25
terraced
freehold
11, WHINFIELD
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3TR		£375,000
2025-03-17
semidetached
freehold
41, SADDLERS PLACE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3SS		£260,000
2025-01-03
semidetached
freehold
16, WARREN LANE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3SH		£388,200
2024-12-20
detached
freehold
71, DEBEN AVENUE
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3QR		£700,000
2024-12-10
semidetached
freehold
4, HEATHFIELD MEWS
MARTLESHAM HEATH
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 3UF		£340,000
2025-03-05
terraced
freehold
18, HOWARDS WAY
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2XN		£295,000
2025-02-14
detached
freehold
263, MAIN ROAD
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2PL		£360,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
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