Area Info for Monk Soham (Suffolk)

Monk Soham, Suffolk, UK

Monk Soham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, in the eastern part of England. It is part of the civil parish of Soham, which is known for its rural charm and historical significance.

Location and Geography

The village is situated near the town of Ely and is characterized by its picturesque countryside, traditional English village features, and proximity to natural reserves and farmland. The area offers a peaceful rural setting with easy access to larger towns and cities.

History and Heritage

Monk Soham has historical roots linked to the broader history of Soham, which has been inhabited since medieval times. The name 'Monk Soham' suggests historical ties to monastic establishments or land holdings associated with monks, although specific details about its origins are limited.

Community and Amenities

The village maintains a small, close-knit community with local amenities that may include a church, a pub, and some loca The village maintains a small, close-knit community with local amenities that may include a church, a pub, and some local shops. It is primarily residential, with many houses reflecting traditional Suffolk architecture.

Transport and Accessibility

Transport links are typical of rural Suffolk villages, with road access to nearby towns and limited public transport options. The village's location makes it suitable for those seeking a quiet lifestyle while remaining connected to larger urban centres.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape features farmland, open fields, and natural habitats, making it a suitable area for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching. The region's natural beauty is a significant aspect of its appeal.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Bedfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.22 miles
Bedfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7EA
Earl Soham Community Primary School1.82 miles
Earl Soham, The Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7SA
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School2.34 miles
School Corner, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6PL
Worlingworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.42 miles
Worlingworth, Shop Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7HX
Debenham High School2.76 miles
Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6BL
Helmingham Community Primary School3.69 miles
School Road, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EX
Thomas Mills High School4.13 miles
Saxtead Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9HE
Framlingham College4.52 miles
College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9EY
Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.53 miles
College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9EP
Dennington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.74 miles
Laxfield Road, Dennington, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8AE
Wilby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.81 miles
Wilby, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5LR
Occold Primary School4.87 miles
The Street, Occold, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7PL
Wetheringsett Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.24 miles
Church Street, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5PJ
Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.26 miles
The Street, Thorndon, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7JR
Stradbroke High School5.60 miles
Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JN
Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School5.65 miles
The Street, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6AF
Health
Clinic
AHP Suffolk (Framlingham)4.31 miles
Framlingham Surgery, Pembroke Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HA
AHP Suffolk (Otley)5.81 miles
Otley Surgery, Chapel Road, Otley, Suffolk, IP6 9NT
Gilchrist Birthing Unit7.17 miles
Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH
AHP Suffolk (Eye)7.17 miles
Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH
AHP Suffolk (Wickham Market)8.04 miles
Wickham Market Medical Centre, Chapel Lane, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SB
AHP Suffolk (Fressingfield)8.31 miles
Fressingfield Medical Centre, New Street, Fressingfield, Suffolk, IP21 5PJ
AHP Suffolk (Grundisburgh)8.84 miles
Grundisburgh Surgery, 20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
Woodbridge Clinic10.35 miles
2 Pytches Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EP
Haymills House10.48 miles
Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RF
Partnerships in Care St John's House10.50 miles
Lion Road, Palgrave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1BA
Framfield Medical Centre10.60 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Framfield House10.60 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
AHP Suffolk (Woodbridge)10.60 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Stowmarket Health Centre10.70 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Violet Hill House10.70 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Diss10.91 miles
9/11 Mere Street, Unit 1, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AD
GP
EARL SOHAM branch surgery 1.92 miles
Earl Soham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7SF
Debenham Group Practice2.44 miles
20 Low Road, Debenham, Debenham, Suffolk, IP14 6QU
Framlingham Medical Practice4.31 miles
The Surgery, Pembroke Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HA
Fressingfield Medical Centre (branch)5.60 miles
Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JN
Debenham Group Practice5.81 miles
The Surgery, Chapel Road, Otley, IP6 9NT
Mendlesham Medical Group6.50 miles
Chapel Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5SQ
Laxfield branch surgery6.99 miles
The Street, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8DZ
Dr Lewis & partners7.13 miles
Eye Health Centre, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7DD
Wickham Market Medical Centre8.04 miles
Chapel Lane, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SB
Fressingfield Medical Centre8.31 miles
New Street, Fressingfield, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5PJ
Debenham Group Practice8.84 miles
20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
Needham Market Country Practice9.87 miles
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8EZ
Mendlesham Medical Group9.89 miles
Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4LJ
The Barham & Claydon Surgery10.19 miles
Norwich Road, Barham, Suffolk, IP6 0DJ
Dr Taylor & Partners10.50 miles
7 Little St Johns Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EE
Framfield House Surgery10.60 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Hospital
The Ipswich Hospital12.31 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands12.31 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Walker Close12.80 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Clements Hospital12.97 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital13.07 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital13.90 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Bluebird Lodge14.54 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Aldeburgh Community Hospital16.37 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
All Hallows Hospital18.24 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Felixstowe Community Hospital19.56 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
Ecch Southwold Hospital19.94 miles
Fieldstile Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6LD
Ecch Beccles Hospital20.46 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich20.99 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
BMI St Edmunds Hospital21.76 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
West Suffolk Hospital22.19 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Wedgwood House22.19 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwicke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Pharmacy
Mid-Suffolk Medical Supplies Ltd2.37 miles
The Pharmacy, 1 Little Back Lane, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6RB
Framlingham Pharmacy4.79 miles
32 Market Hill, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AY
Eye Pharmacy6.89 miles
5 Broad Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7AF
Wickham Market Pharmacy7.95 miles
Unit 2 White Hart Court, Wickham Market, IP13 0RA
Tesco Stores Limited9.79 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Cedars Link Road, Stowmarket, IP14 5BE
Needham Market Pharmacy9.87 miles
Barking Road, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8EZ
Claydon Pharmacy10.42 miles
1 Station Road, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0HS
Lloydspharmacy10.54 miles
Unit 1, 11 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AA
Boots10.54 miles
58 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, IP12 1AL
Boots10.57 miles
21 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AH
Waterton Pharmacy10.60 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4FD
Rendlesham Pharmacy10.64 miles
Unit 7, Rendlesham Mews, Rendlesham, IP12 2SZ
Asda Stores Ltd10.69 miles
8-9 Wilkes Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DE
Boots10.70 miles
Stowmarket Health Centre, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1NL
Acer Road Pharmacy10.75 miles
6 Acer Road, Rendlesham, Suffolk, IP12 2GA
East of England Co-operative Society10.79 miles
Combs Ford Pharmacy, Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DA
Leisure
Park
REDLINGFIELD3.95 miles
KETTLEBURGH4.44 miles
HELMINGHAM HALL (Grade I Listed)4.63 miles
EASTON FARM5.76 miles
THE PENNINGS, EYE6.62 miles
HACHESTON7.41 miles
FEN ALDER CARR8.95 miles
SHRUBLAND HALL (Grade I Listed)8.96 miles
GLEMHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)9.18 miles
REDE WOOD9.40 miles
NEEDHAM LAKE9.42 miles
LONELY FARM9.72 miles
CAMPSEY ASHE PARK (Grade II* Listed)10.06 miles
HEVENINGHAM HALL (Grade II* Listed)10.38 miles
WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)10.54 miles
CHURCH MEADOW10.95 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Stowmarket2.38 miles
Debenham, IP14 6RN
Co-op Woodbridge4.71 miles
Framlingham, IP13 9AN
Londis Otley Village Store5.82 miles
Chapel Road, Otley, IP6 9NT
Brockford Service Station5.83 miles
Norwich Road, Brockford Suffolk IP14 5PF
SPAR Stradbroke5.86 miles
Spar, Waterloo Road, Suffolk, IP21 5HT
Mendlesham Bakery6.56 miles
42 Old Market Street, Mendlesham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5SA
Co-op Eye6.86 miles
Eye, IP23 7BD
Co-op Eye6.88 miles
Eye, IP23 7AF
Co-op Woodbridge7.18 miles
Laxfield, IP13 8DH
Olde Forge Stores7.77 miles
The Green, Grundisburgh, Suffolk, IP13 0TA
Co-op Woodbridge8.06 miles
Wickham Market, IP13 0HE
Co-op Stowmarket9.33 miles
Petrol Stowupland, IP14 4BT
Co-op Ipswich9.58 miles
Needham Market, IP6 8AE
Co-op Ipswich9.71 miles
Barking Road, IP6 8ET
Tesco Stowmarket (Superstore)9.79 miles
Cedars Link Rd, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5BE
Costcutter Stowmarket9.87 miles
18 Finningham Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4EG
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport29.99 miles
Bus Stop
Old School (W)0.74 miles
Old School (E)0.75 miles
Council Houses (N)1.05 miles
Council Houses (S)1.05 miles
The Old Crown (SE)1.10 miles
The Old Crown (NW)1.10 miles
Sunnyside Corner (N)1.16 miles
Sunnyside Corner (S)1.16 miles
Church Lane (SE)1.29 miles
Church Lane (NW)1.30 miles
Church (S)1.31 miles
Church (N)1.32 miles
Playing Field (N)1.36 miles
Windwhistle Farm (E)1.37 miles
Dog Corner (NW)1.37 miles
Windwhistle Farm (W)1.37 miles
Ferry Port
Bawdsey Ferry Landing18.33 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing18.34 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing19.15 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing19.17 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing19.38 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing19.38 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal19.97 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing20.04 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing20.83 miles
Reedham Ferry South25.89 miles
Reedham Ferry North25.92 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing31.10 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing31.31 miles
Railway Station
Wickham Market Rail Station9.16 miles
Needham Market Rail Station9.53 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station10.15 miles
Stowmarket Rail Station10.40 miles
Diss Rail Station10.54 miles
Woodbridge Rail Station10.71 miles
Saxmundham Rail Station10.96 miles
Westerfield Rail Station11.13 miles
Darsham Rail Station12.52 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station13.04 miles
Ipswich Rail Station13.40 miles
Elmswell Rail Station13.58 miles
Halesworth Rail Station13.79 miles
Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station17.09 miles
Thurston Rail Station18.00 miles
Trimley Rail Station18.34 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP13 7ER)
Number of Properties in Catchment29
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)1
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)3
Property Sales
THE BANTAMS, LOW ROAD
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7ER		£442,000
2024-08-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2006-09-01   £300,000
MONK SOHAM HALL, SCHOOL ROAD
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EN		£1,400,000
2023-08-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-06-13   £237,500
THE LODGE, SCHOOL ROAD
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EN		£690,000
2022-11-18
detached
freehold
HILLSIDE COTTAGES (1), THE GREEN
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7ES		£325,000
2022-11-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-09-03   £275,000
THE LONG HOUSE, THE GREEN
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EU		£685,000
2020-12-18
detached
freehold
ABBEY HOUSE, SCHOOL ROAD
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EN		£1,600,000
2020-10-30
detached
freehold
OAK COTTAGE, THE GREEN
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EX		£257,500
2020-10-16
detached
freehold
2, SCHOOL VILLAS
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EN		£310,000
2020-09-14
semidetached
freehold
PYGHTLE, THE GREEN
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EX		£429,000
2018-07-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-10-06   £275,000
Sold 1997-07-22   £110,000
OAKWOOD FARM, THE GREEN
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EX		£645,000
2017-05-09
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2007-03-30   £495,000
Sold 1999-12-21   £155,000
Sold 1997-05-02   £100,050
HILL COTTAGE
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EW		£800,000
2016-10-12
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-02-03   £135,000
IVYDENE, SCHOOL ROAD
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EN		£397,000
2016-06-06
detached
freehold
2, WHITE ELM COTTAGES
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EP		£215,000
2016-06-03
semidetached
freehold
POST OFFICE COTTAGE, THE GREEN
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EX		£549,950
2016-05-27
detached
freehold
FORESIGHT COTTAGE, LOW ROAD
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7ER		£299,995
2005-11-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-12-17   £240,000
MONKSFIELD, THE GREEN
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EX		£365,000
2005-06-24
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-11-15   £105,000
MONK SOHAM HOUSE, THE GREEN
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7ET		£525,000
2004-03-01
detached
freehold
1, SCHOOL VILLAS
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EN		£120,000
2000-06-16
semidetached
freehold
SCHOOL HOUSE, SCHOOL ROAD
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EN		£90,000
1997-10-16
semidetached
freehold
BRIDGE COTTAGE, LOW ROAD
MONK SOHAM
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP13 7EP		£85,000
1996-11-07
detached
freehold
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