Area Info for Mildenhall (Suffolk)

Overview of Mildenhall, Suffolk

Mildenhall is a small town located in Suffolk, England. It is situated approximately 11 miles east of Bury St Edmunds and about 15 miles west of Thetford. The town is known for its rich history and proximity to various military and historical sites.

History and Heritage

Mildenhall has a long history dating back to ancient times, with archaeological evidence indicating settlement during the Roman period. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "Mild(e) hill." It has historically been a rural community with agriculture playing a significant role in its development.

Military Presence

The town is notably associated with the nearby Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, a significant US Air Force base that has been operational since the 1950s. The base has contributed to the local economy and community, hosting various military units and personnel.

Local Landmarks and Attractions

Mildenhall is close to several points of interest, including the Mildenhall Treasure, a famous Roman silver hoard discovered in the area. The town also features historic churches, such as St. Mary the Virgin, and offers access to the scenic Suffolk countryside.

Community and Amenities

The town provides essential amenities including shops, schools, and recreational facilities. It has a vibrant community with local events and activities that reflect its rural character and historical roots.

Transport Links

Mildenhall is accessible via road, with connections to larger towns and cities in Suffolk and neighbouring counties. The nearest railway stations are in Bury St Edmunds and Thetford, providing further connectivity.
Education
School
St Mary's Church of England Academy0.13 miles
Trinity Avanue, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7LR
Great Heath Academy0.27 miles
Girton Close, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7PT
Mildenhall College Academy0.62 miles
Bury Road, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7HT
On Track Education Centre (Mildenhall)0.68 miles
82e & F Fred Dannatt Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7RD
Beck Row Primary School1.71 miles
The Street, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8AE
West Row Community Primary School2.51 miles
Beeches Road, West Row, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8NY
St Christopher's Cevcp School3.17 miles
Bellflower Crescent, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8XQ
Isleham Church of England Primary School4.25 miles
Malting Lane, Isleham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5RZ
Lakenheath Community Primary School4.59 miles
Mill Road, Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9DU
Kennett Primary School4.63 miles
98 Station Road, Kennett, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7QQ
Fordham CofE Primary School5.60 miles
Isleham Road, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5NL
Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School6.56 miles
School Road, Moulton, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8PR
Mill Meadow6.80 miles
Mill Road, Gazeley, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8RW
Elveden Church of England Primary Academy6.86 miles
London Road, Elveden, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN
IES Breckland7.30 miles
Crown Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0NJ
Soham Village College7.42 miles
Sand Street, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AA
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Mobile - Soham)7.30 miles
Staploe Medical Centre, Brewhouse Lane, Soham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5JD
AHP Suffolk (Brandon)7.85 miles
Brandon Leisure Centre, Church Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0JB
Brandon Health Centre8.13 miles
9 Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BU
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Newmarket Community Hospital)8.35 miles
Newmarket Community Hospital, 56 Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
Newmarket Community Hospital8.35 miles
56 Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
AHP Suffolk (Newmarket)8.35 miles
Newmarket Community Hospital, 56 Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Newmarket - Specsavers Store)8.57 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 1 The Guineas, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EQ
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Thetford10.82 miles
20 Riverside Walk, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2BG
School Lane Surgery10.85 miles
School Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AG
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Ely - Prince Of Wales Hospital)10.96 miles
Princess Of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Prince Of Wales Hospital)10.96 miles
Princess Of Wales Hospital, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Ely Day Surgery Unit10.96 miles
Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Ely - Specsavers Store)11.00 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 45 High Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LF
Disability Resource Centre11.09 miles
Unit 6, Northgate Business Park, 110 Northgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HP
Thetford Community Healthy Living Centre11.11 miles
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Marie Stopes International Thetford Early Medical Unit11.11 miles
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
GP
Market Cross Surgery0.45 miles
7 Market Place, Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7EG
Dr Hutton & Hopkinson0.47 miles
10-10a Market Place, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 7EF
Dr Hutton & Hopkinson3.48 miles
Turnpike Road, Red Lodge, Suffolk, IP28 8LB
Lakenheath Surgery4.30 miles
135 High Street, Lakenheath, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9EP
The Staploe Medical Ctr Soham7.30 miles
Brewhouse Lane, Soham, Ely, Cambs, CB7 5JD
Hockwold Surgery8.00 miles
120 Main Street, Hockwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4NB
Forest Surgery8.13 miles
Bury Road, Brandon, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BU
Brandon Medical Practice8.24 miles
31 High Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AQ
The Guildhall and Barrow Surgery Branch8.27 miles
Barrow Hill, Barrow, Suffolk, IP29 5DX
Orchard House Surgery8.49 miles
Fred Archer Way, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8NU
Oakfield Surgery8.54 miles
Vicarage Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, Suffolk, CB8 8HP
The Rookery Medical Centre8.55 miles
Rookery House, The Rookery, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8NW
Drs Sagar and Pullen9.20 miles
Feltwell Surgery, Old Brandon Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4AY
The Burwell Surgery9.31 miles
Newmarket Road, Burwell, Cambridge, Cambs, CB25 0AE
DR P Dean and Partners - Victoria Surgery10.80 miles
Victoria Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BB
Dr Hadley-Brown & Partners10.85 miles
School Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AG
Hospital
Beech House Hospital7.40 miles
Fordham Road,, CB8 7LF
Newmarket Hospital8.35 miles
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
Princess Of Wales Hospital10.96 miles
Lynn Road, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1DN
BMI St Edmunds Hospital11.54 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
West Suffolk Hospital11.63 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Wedgwood House11.63 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwicke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Fulbourn Hospital17.84 miles
Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EF
Union House18.32 miles
Union House, 37 Union Lane, Chesterton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1PX
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital18.39 miles
30 New Road, Impington, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9EL
Brookfields Hospital18.61 miles
351 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DF
Nuffield Health, Cambridge Hospital19.82 miles
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, 4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8AF
Addenbrooke's19.96 miles
Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
Rosie Hospital19.96 miles
Robinson Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ
Doddington Hospital21.88 miles
Benwick Road, Doddington, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0UG
Swaffham Community Hospital22.12 miles
Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL
Walnut Tree Hospital23.23 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.43 miles
2 Manor Court, High Street, Mildenhall, IP28 7EH
Lloydspharmacy0.47 miles
27 Market Place, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7EF
Day Lewis Pharmacy3.41 miles
Unit 3, Red Lodge Village, Off Hundred Acre Way, Kings Warren, Red Lodge, Suffolk, IP28 8JU
Lakenheath Pharmacy4.68 miles
The Pharmacy, 40 High Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9JS
Staploe Pharmacy7.30 miles
The Staploe Medical Ctr., Brewhouse Lane, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5JD
Lloydspharmacy7.49 miles
31 High Street, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5HA
Chemistree7.82 miles
Unit 12 Acorn Bus Ctre, Oaks Drive, Newmarket, CB8 7SX
Tesco Stores Ltd7.90 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Fordham Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7AH
Boots8.13 miles
1 Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BU
Boots8.24 miles
32 - 34 High Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AQ
Barrow Pharmacy8.27 miles
Barrow Hill Surgery, Barrow Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5DX
Superdrug Stores Plc8.52 miles
Unit 11, The Guineas Shopping Centre, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8HT
Lloydspharmacy8.52 miles
Units 1 & 2, The Guineas Shopping Centre, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8HT
Lords Pharmacy 8.57 miles
Unit 61, The Guineas Shopping Centre, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EQ
Boots8.60 miles
82 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8JX
Lloydspharmacy9.49 miles
57 High Street, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0HD
Leisure
Park
BARTON MILLS0.97 miles
ASPALL CLOSE1.58 miles
CAVENHAM HEATH3.12 miles
CAVENHAM4.44 miles
MAIDSCROSS HILL4.49 miles
ISLEHAM4.99 miles
CHIPPENHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)5.48 miles
CHIPPENHAM FEN5.52 miles
WEST STOW5.91 miles
BRANDON7.55 miles
CULFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)7.94 miles
THETFORD HEATH8.81 miles
WEETING HEATH8.86 miles
WICKEN FEN10.00 miles
BARNHAM CROSS COMMON10.21 miles
ICKWORTH HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)10.62 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis North Terrace Service Station0.33 miles
North Terrace, Suffolk, IP28 7AA
Co-op Bury St. Edmunds0.46 miles
Mildenhall, IP28 7ES
Sainsbury's Mildenhall0.49 miles
Recreation Way, Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7HG
Londis, Mildenhall1.86 miles
10 Holmsey Green, Mildenhall, IP28 8AJ
Londis Earlsfield2.85 miles
2 Earlsfield Shopping, Brandon, IP27 9RX
Nisa Local3.17 miles
Bellflower Crescent, Red Lodge, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8XQ
Co-op Ely4.41 miles
Isleham, CB7 5SB
Co-op Brandon4.62 miles
Lakenheath, IP27 9DS
Londis Fordham Service Station5.93 miles
31 Carter Street, Fordham, CB7 5NG
Co-op Ely5.99 miles
Fordham, CB7 5NG
SPAR Mrh Soham6.89 miles
Spar Store, Fordham Road, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AJ
Co-op Ely7.50 miles
Soham, CB7 5HA
Leys Stores & Off-Licence7.51 miles
2 Pratt Street, Soham Ely Cambs CB7 5BH
Londis, Soham7.56 miles
72 Hall Street, Soham, CB7 5BW
ASDA Soham7.62 miles
2a Clay Street, Soham, CB7 5HH
ASDA Newmarket7.81 miles
Fordhall Retail Park, Newmarket, CB8 7SX
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport17.32 miles
London Stansted Airport33.50 miles
London Southend Airport54.62 miles
Bus Stop
Junction Road (S)0.06 miles
Junction Road (N)0.07 miles
Breckland Avenue (N)0.11 miles
Breckland Avenue (N)0.11 miles
Hammer Avenue (W)0.13 miles
Hammer Avenue (E)0.14 miles
Great Heath School (E)0.20 miles
Fincham Road (SE)0.20 miles
Fincham Road (NW)0.21 miles
Folly Road (N)0.22 miles
Folly Road (S)0.22 miles
Crossbills (S)0.29 miles
Wakes Avenue (W)0.30 miles
Wakes Avenue (E)0.30 miles
Downing Close (E)0.35 miles
Girton Close (W)0.35 miles
Ferry Port
King's Lynn Ferry Landing28.46 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing28.56 miles
Railway Station
Kennett Rail Station5.11 miles
Lakenheath Rail Station6.80 miles
Shippea Hill Rail Station6.97 miles
Brandon Rail Station8.59 miles
Newmarket Rail Station8.96 miles
Bury St Edmunds Rail Station10.75 miles
Ely Rail Station10.78 miles
Thetford Rail Station10.88 miles
Littleport Rail Station11.36 miles
Dullingham Rail Station11.97 miles
Thurston Rail Station14.26 miles
Waterbeach Rail Station14.67 miles
Manea Rail Station17.45 miles
Harling Road Rail Station18.17 miles
Elmswell Rail Station18.56 miles
Downham Market Rail Station18.63 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP28 7L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment468
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
16, MILDENHALL ROAD
BARTON MILLS
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6BD
£580,000
2025-06-23
detached
freehold
71, TRINITY AVENUE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LS
£184,000
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
35, RAVEN CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LF
£270,000
2025-05-22
terraced
freehold
POPPYFIELDS, THE STREET
BARTON MILLS
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6AW
£575,000
2025-05-21
detached
freehold
73, CLARE CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7NR
£172,000
2025-04-25
terraced
freehold
4, ROWAN WALK
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PP
£210,000
2025-04-25
semidetached
freehold
2, SANDERLING CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LE
£285,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
19, KINGFISHER WAY
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HF
£212,500
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
30, KINGS CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7NN
£242,500
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
THE EVERGREENS, BURY ROAD
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HT
£450,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
25, FIELD ROAD
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7AF
£260,000
2025-03-26
detached
freehold
2, BRECKLAND WAY
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7AG
£235,000
2025-01-30
semidetached
freehold
31B, CHURCH LANE
BARTON MILLS
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6BQ
£82,500
2025-01-06
terraced
leasehold
18, NEWNHAM CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PD
£190,000
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
6, PLUMPTON AVENUE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PA
£200,000
2025-03-03
semidetached
freehold
8, LABURNUM AVENUE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PL
£387,500
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
68, THE STREET
BARTON MILLS
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6AA
£760,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
7, HAZEL CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HU
£410,000
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
7, THETFORD ROAD
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HX
£285,000
2025-02-06
detached
freehold
90, TRINITY AVENUE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LS
£190,000
2025-02-03
terraced
freehold
69, PETERHOUSE CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7NJ
£174,000
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
42, LARK ROAD
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HL
£300,000
2025-01-27
detached
freehold
11, BRANDON ROAD
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HZ
£250,000
2024-11-11
semidetached
freehold
31, PETERHOUSE CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7NQ
£165,000
2025-01-23
terraced
freehold
28, NEWNHAM CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PD
£197,500
2025-01-07
terraced
freehold
71, PETERHOUSE CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7NJ
£171,000
2024-12-19
terraced
freehold
40, PETERHOUSE CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7NH
£185,000
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
27, NEWNHAM CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PD
£168,000
2024-12-17
semidetached
freehold
85, LARK ROAD
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LA
£245,000
2024-12-04
semidetached
freehold
2, FOLLY ROAD
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7AD
£125,000
2024-12-02
semidetached
freehold
23, ROWAN WALK
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PP
£215,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
10, LABURNUM AVENUE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PL
£420,000
2024-11-28
detached
freehold
20, FIELD ROAD
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7AF
£257,500
2024-11-19
semidetached
freehold
7, RAVEN CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LF
£230,000
2024-11-15
semidetached
freehold
7, NEWNHAM CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PD
£180,000
2024-11-01
terraced
freehold
31, KINGFISHER WAY
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HF
£315,000
2024-10-29
detached
freehold
23, DOWNING CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PB
£200,000
2024-10-25
terraced
freehold
35, KINGSWAY
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HP
£350,000
2024-10-04
semidetached
freehold
18, BRECK GARDENS
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7AU
£330,000
2024-06-19
terraced
freehold
43, EMMANUEL CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PE
£180,000
2024-10-29
terraced
freehold
3, DOWNING CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7PB
£200,000
2024-10-04
terraced
freehold
2, FLEMING AVENUE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7NF
£180,000
2024-09-30
semidetached
freehold
11, GRANGE LANE
BARTON MILLS
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 6BA
£282,000
2024-09-27
semidetached
freehold
4, OSPREY CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7JH
£575,000
2024-09-13
detached
freehold
27, ROBIN CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HJ
£300,000
2024-06-28
semidetached
freehold
35, ROBIN CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7HJ
£385,000
2024-06-28
detached
freehold
48, RAVEN CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LF
£230,000
2024-06-28
semidetached
freehold
14, CROFT PLACE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LN
£165,000
2024-06-25
semidetached
freehold
78, TRINITY AVENUE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LS
£113,000
2024-06-20
terraced
freehold
38, MULBERRY CLOSE
MILDENHALL
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP28 7LL
£265,000
2024-06-20
semidetached
freehold
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