Area Info for Polstead (Suffolk)

Polstead (Suffolk, UK)

Polstead is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, in the eastern part of England. It is known for its rural charm and historical significance. The village is situated approximately 4 miles south of the town of Hadleigh and about 10 miles south of Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk.

History and Heritage

Polstead has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village is notable for its traditional English countryside architecture, including historic cottages and farmhouses. One of the most famous historical associations is with the author and naturalist Sir Alfred Munnings, who was born nearby and is commemorated in the area.

Local Landmarks

The village features several notable landmarks, including St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its medieval architecture and historical significance. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and local farms that contribute to its rural character.

Community and Amenities

Polstead maintains a close-knit community with local events and activities that reflect its rural heritage. While it is primarily a residential and farming community, residents have access to basic amenities in nearby towns. The village is also known for its scenic countryside, making it a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape of Polstead is characterized by rolling fields, woodlands, and farmland. The area offers picturesque views and is part of the Suffolk countryside, which is renowned for its natural beauty and biodiversity.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.13 miles
Stone Street, Boxford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 5NP
Focus School - Stoke by Nayland2.33 miles
Sudbury Road, Stoke by Nayland, Colchester, Suffolk, CO6 4RW
Hadleigh Community Primary School2.37 miles
Station Road, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5HQ
Kersey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.37 miles
Cherry Hill, Kersey, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6EG
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.39 miles
School Street, Stoke-by-Nayland, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO6 4QY
Hadleigh High School2.61 miles
High Lands Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5HU
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh2.64 miles
Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5BH
Beaumont Community Primary School2.83 miles
Durrant Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6GD
Nayland Primary School3.88 miles
Bear Street, Nayland, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO6 4HZ
Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.11 miles
Rectory Road, Whatfield, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6QU
Littlegarth School4.37 miles
Horkesley Park, Nayland, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4JR
Stratford St Mary Primary School4.49 miles
Stratford St Mary, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6YG
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School4.68 miles
Carter`s Hill, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5YN
Langham Oaks5.34 miles
School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PA
East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.38 miles
School Lane, East Bergholt, Nr Colchester, Suffolk, CO7 6SW
Langham Primary School5.45 miles
School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PB
Health
Clinic
Hadleigh Health Centre2.32 miles
Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5DN
AHP Suffolk (Hadleigh)2.32 miles
Hadleigh Health Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5DN
Scrivens Hearing Care At Dedham Vale Health Centre - Dedham5.92 miles
Manningtree Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6DU
Specialist Family Nursing Service6.87 miles
844 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
Independent Living Centre6.98 miles
1 Newcomen Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9QL
Fairviews7.02 miles
Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HF
AHP Suffolk (Sudbury)7.07 miles
Sudbury Community Health Centre, Church Field Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2DZ
The St Aubyn Centre7.24 miles
Stuart House, 2 Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HG
Blubell Surgery7.35 miles
Jack Andrews Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9WX
Bluebell Surgery7.37 miles
Jack Andrews Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YN
Anglian Community Enterprise-Mill Road Therapy Centre7.54 miles
Mill Road Therapy Centre, Mill Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LJ
Sudbury Health Centre7.55 miles
Acton Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1QN
Colchester - King's Wood Centre7.64 miles
North East Essex Mental Health, Kingswood Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JY
Scrivens Hearing Care At Mill Road Surgery - Colchester7.65 miles
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LE
Colchester - The Brambles7.67 miles
439 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 0HF
Sudbury Healthcare Partnership Limited (Meadow Lane)7.68 miles
Hardwicke House Group Practice, Meadow Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2TD
GP
Hadleigh Health Centre2.19 miles
Mill Surgery, Church Street, Boxford, Colchester, Suffolk, CO10 5DU
Hadleigh Health Centre2.32 miles
Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5DN
North Hill Medical Group - Nayland Surgery3.94 miles
93 Bear Street, Nayland, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4LA
Bildeston Health Centre5.61 miles
High Street, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7EX
Constable Country Medical Practice5.87 miles
Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, East Bergholt, CO7 6RT
Dedham Branch Surgery5.92 miles
Dedham Vale Community Health Centre, Manningtree Road, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DU
Capel St Mary6.15 miles
36 The Street, Capel St. Mary, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2EE
Bures Surgery6.71 miles
Hardwicke House Group Practice, Church Square Bures, Colchester, Essex, CO8 5BS
Cornard Surgery6.75 miles
Hardwicke House Group Practice, 67 Pot Kiln Road Gt Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0DH
Siam Surgery7.07 miles
Sudbury Community Health Centre, Sudbury, Suffolk, Sudbury, CO10 2DZ
Siam Surgery7.07 miles
Sudbury Community Health Centre, Sudbury, CO10 2DZ
Ardleigh Surgery7.35 miles
Dedham Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7LD
Bluebell Surgery7.37 miles
Jack andrews Drive, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YN
The Long Melford Practice (Lavenham)7.58 miles
36 Church Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9SA
Mill Road Surgery7.65 miles
47 Mill Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LE
Meadow Lane Surgery7.68 miles
Hardwicke House Group Practice, Meadow Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2TD
Hospital
St Leonards Hospital7.45 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Colchester General Hospital7.79 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Walnut Tree Hospital7.94 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Oaks Hospital8.08 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Essex County Hospital9.42 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
St Clements Hospital12.16 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Bluebird Lodge12.27 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Walker Close12.38 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
The Ipswich Hospital12.45 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands12.45 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Halstead Hospital12.66 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital13.67 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich16.16 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
West Suffolk Hospital16.75 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Wedgwood House16.75 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwicke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
BMI St Edmunds Hospital17.05 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
Pharmacy
Mill Pharmacy2.32 miles
Hadleigh Health Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DN
Boots2.35 miles
31 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5AF
Boots2.37 miles
91 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5EA
The Pharmacy5.60 miles
The Street, East Bergholt, CO7 6SE
Dedham Pharmacy Ltd5.65 miles
High Street, Dedham, Nr Colchester, CO7 6DE
Villapharm Ltd6.15 miles
36 The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EE
Boots6.96 miles
Shop 5 Applegate Mews, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0GL
Your Local Boots Pharmacy7.14 miles
Unit H4,, Wyncolls Rd Severalls, Colchester, CO4 9HT
Sainsbury's Pharmacy7.32 miles
Armes Trading Estate, Cornard Road, Sudbury, CO10 2XB
Lavenham Pharmacy7.64 miles
3 High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9PX
Rowlands Pharmacy7.69 miles
13 Nayland Road, Colchester, CO4 5EG
Boots7.71 miles
Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA
Superdrug Pharmacy7.71 miles
8 North Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1RB
Lloydspharmacy7.71 miles
29 North Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1RB
Parade Pharmacy7.73 miles
6 North Street Parade, Sudbury,, CO10 1GL
Tesco Instore Pharmacy7.80 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9ED
Leisure
Park
BROOM HILL, HADLEIGH2.10 miles
RIVERSIDE WALK, HADLEIGH2.22 miles
RAILWAY WALK, HADLEIGH2.73 miles
TENDRING HALL PARK (Grade II Listed)2.77 miles
DEDHAM VALE3.13 miles
ARGER FEN4.90 miles
TIGER HILL5.01 miles
GREAT CORNARD6.39 miles
CHILTON HALL (Grade II Listed)6.87 miles
SEVERALLS HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)7.25 miles
HIGH WOODS7.89 miles
SUDBURY COMMON LANDS8.14 miles
WELSH WOOD8.67 miles
BULL MEADOWS8.77 miles
MELFORD HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.79 miles
THE RAILWAY WALKS8.89 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Ipswich2.42 miles
Hadleigh, IP7 5EF
Morrisons Hadleigh2.65 miles
Calais Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6LB
Londis Lady Lane Grange3.08 miles
Lady Lane, Hadleigh, IP7 6AW
Co-op Colchester5.58 miles
East Bergholt, CO7 6TA
Co-op Colchester5.65 miles
Dedham, CO7 6DE
Londis Bank House Stores5.74 miles
118-122 High Street, Bildeston, IP7 7EB
Co-op Ipswich6.10 miles
Capel St Mary, IP9 2EB
SPAR Capel St Mary6.42 miles
Spar Store, A12 Southbound, Suffolk, IP9 2JJ
Co-op Sudbury6.57 miles
Great Cornard, CO10 0EU
Co-op Sudbury6.59 miles
Canhams Road, Sudbury, CO10 0ER
M&S Colchester Connect Bp6.60 miles
A12 Colchester Bypass, Essex, CO4 5JA
Farmfoods Sudbury6.76 miles
Unit 3a Sudbury Retail Park, Northern Road / Newton Road, CO10 2XQ
Costcutter Sudbury7.04 miles
4 High Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0AL
Barrett Lee Convenience Store7.19 miles
Byford Road, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2YG
Sainsbury's Sudbury7.27 miles
66 Cornard Road, Sudbury, CO10 2XB
SRVCS Shop7.33 miles
Wattisham Flying Station, Wattisham, Suffolk, IP7 7RA
Transport
Airport
London Stansted Airport29.12 miles
London Southend Airport32.70 miles
Cambridge City Airport33.79 miles
Bus Stop
Gallions Hill (W)0.03 miles
Telephone Box (W)0.08 miles
Telephone Box (E)0.08 miles
Gallions Hill (E)0.08 miles
Shoulder of Mutton (N)0.20 miles
Shoulder of Mutton (S)0.21 miles
Brewers Arms (S)0.70 miles
Brewers Arms (N)0.71 miles
Stackwood Road (W)0.96 miles
Stackwood Road (E)0.97 miles
The Cock (NE)1.12 miles
The Cock (SW)1.13 miles
Water Lane (N)1.28 miles
Water Lane (S)1.29 miles
Spring Lane (S)1.38 miles
Spring Lane (N)1.39 miles
Ferry Port
Harwich International Ferry Terminal15.53 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing15.79 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing15.93 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing16.24 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing16.25 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing16.81 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing18.37 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing20.60 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing20.74 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing27.81 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing28.05 miles
Railway Station
Bures Rail Station6.97 miles
Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station7.47 miles
Manningtree Rail Station7.69 miles
Colchester Rail Station8.47 miles
Mistley Rail Station9.13 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station9.29 miles
Colchester Town Rail Station9.43 miles
Hythe (Essex) Rail Station9.51 miles
Ipswich Rail Station10.16 miles
Needham Market Rail Station10.89 miles
Marks Tey Rail Station11.19 miles
Westerfield Rail Station11.60 miles
Wivenhoe Rail Station11.66 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station11.75 miles
Stowmarket Rail Station12.15 miles
Alresford (Essex) Rail Station12.25 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CO6 5B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment200
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
3, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£357,500
2025-05-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-01-21   £250,000
13, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£315,000
2024-08-02
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-01-31   £79,000
9, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£410,000
2023-10-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-12-01   £310,000
Sold 2005-03-18   £202,000
Sold 2000-01-10   £105,000
STONEY DOWN, STRAIGHT ROAD
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BD		£370,000
2023-05-02
detached
freehold
POLSTEAD TOURING PARK, HOLT ROAD
POLSTEAD
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BZ		£950,000
2022-10-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
19, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£426,000
2022-07-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-09-11   £275,000
RED HOUSE, POTASH LANE
POLSTEAD
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5DJ		£765,000
2022-06-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-28   £440,000
CHERRY MEADOW
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5DL		£1,465,000
2021-11-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-10-29   £795,000
18, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£352,250
2021-09-15
detached
freehold
15, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£325,000
2021-03-19
detached
freehold
20, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£310,000
2021-02-18
detached
freehold
THE BUNGALOW, POTASH LANE
POLSTEAD
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5DJ		£875,000
2020-07-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-08-16   £300,000
21, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£250,000
2020-07-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-03-21   £190,000
FIVE FARTHINGS, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£386,000
2019-10-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-02-01   £246,000
Sold 2002-05-07   £167,999
SPROTTS FARM, HOLT ROAD
POLSTEAD
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BT		£1,290,000
2019-02-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
11, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£295,000
2018-04-18
terraced
freehold
HOLMWOOD COTTAGES (1), BOWER HOUSE TYE
POLSTEAD
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BZ		£293,500
2016-07-29
semidetached
freehold
SWEET HOME, BOWER HOUSE TYE
POLSTEAD
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5DA		£277,500
2015-12-16
semidetached
freehold
7, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£265,000
2014-06-11
terraced
freehold
WILD ACRES, 4, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£250,000
2014-04-29
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-06-11   £115,000
2, HOLMWOOD COTTAGES
POLSTEAD
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BZ		£278,000
2014-01-22
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1999-08-27   £81,000
WHITE HOUSE FARM
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5DL		£760,000
2009-10-27
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-07-05   £145,000
THE BREWERS ARMS, BOWER HOUSE TYE
POLSTEAD
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BZ		£400,000
2007-10-29
detached
freehold
JUBILEE COTTAGE, STRAIGHT ROAD
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BD		£321,250
2007-06-22
detached
freehold
WALNUT COTTAGE, BOWER HOUSE TYE
POLSTEAD
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5DA		£330,000
2006-07-27
detached
freehold
12, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£260,000
2005-07-22
detached
freehold
22, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£165,000
2002-08-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-01-02   £112,000
4, HEATH CLOSE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5BE		£115,000
1999-06-11
detached
freehold
KING HARRYS GROVE
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5DL		£52,500
1998-06-10
detached
freehold
WILLOW FARM
POLSTEAD HEATH
COLCHESTER
SUFFOLK
CO6 5DL		£138,000
1998-02-27
detached
freehold
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