Area Info for Thorndon (Suffolk)

Thorndon, Suffolk, UK

Thorndon is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, in the East of England. It is situated approximately 4 miles north of the town of Bury St Edmunds, offering a rural setting with historical significance.

History and Heritage

The village has a rich history, with origins dating back to medieval times. It features traditional Suffolk architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings. Thorndon is known for its church, St. Mary’s, which is a notable landmark within the village and reflects the area's ecclesiastical heritage.

Community and Amenities

Thorndon maintains a close-knit community with local events and activities that foster a strong sense of belonging among residents. The village has basic amenities, including a pub, a village hall, and some local shops, although residents often travel to nearby towns for more extensive services.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape is characterised by open fields, farmland, and woodland, typical of the Suffolk countryside. The area offers opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying rural scenery.

Transport Links

Transport connections are primarily via road, with the A14 motorway providing access to larger towns and cities. Public transport options are limited, so most residents rely on private vehicles for commuting and travel.
Education
School
Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.18 miles
The Street, Thorndon, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7JR
Occold Primary School1.31 miles
The Street, Occold, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7PL
Wetheringsett Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.09 miles
Church Street, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5PJ
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.54 miles
Church Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BD
Hartismere School2.66 miles
Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BL
Mendlesham Community Primary School3.37 miles
Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5RT
Mellis Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.49 miles
Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8DP
Gislingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.07 miles
Broadfields Road, Gislingham, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8HX
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School4.42 miles
School Corner, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6PL
Debenham High School4.56 miles
Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6BL
St Edmund's Primary School4.88 miles
Heckfield Green, Hoxne, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5AD
Worlingworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.21 miles
Worlingworth, Shop Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7HX
Bacton Primary School5.56 miles
Taylors Green, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4LL
Palgrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.59 miles
Palgrave, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1AG
Wortham Primary School5.62 miles
Wortham, Bury Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1PX
Bedfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.69 miles
Bedfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7EA
Health
Clinic
Gilchrist Birthing Unit2.63 miles
Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH
AHP Suffolk (Eye)2.63 miles
Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH
Partnerships in Care St John's House5.39 miles
Lion Road, Palgrave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1BA
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Diss6.27 miles
9/11 Mere Street, Unit 1, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AD
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Diss6.28 miles
45 Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AG
Partnerships in Care Burston House8.22 miles
Rectory Road, Burston, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5TU
AHP Suffolk (Fressingfield)8.64 miles
Fressingfield Medical Centre, New Street, Fressingfield, Suffolk, IP21 5PJ
Stowmarket Health Centre8.74 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Violet Hill House8.74 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Haymills House8.75 miles
Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RF
Stow Lodge Centre9.12 miles
Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
Stow Lodge Centre9.12 miles
Stow Lodge Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
AHP Suffolk (Stowmarket)9.12 miles
Stowe Lodge Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
AHP Suffolk (Framlingham)9.42 miles
Framlingham Surgery, Pembroke Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HA
AHP Suffolk (Otley)9.92 miles
Otley Surgery, Chapel Road, Otley, Suffolk, IP6 9NT
Stanton Health Centre10.92 miles
12 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
GP
Dr Lewis & partners2.60 miles
Eye Health Centre, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7DD
Mendlesham Medical Group3.18 miles
Chapel Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5SQ
Debenham Group Practice4.84 miles
20 Low Road, Debenham, Debenham, Suffolk, IP14 6QU
Mendlesham Medical Group5.64 miles
Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4LJ
Fressingfield Medical Centre (branch)6.16 miles
Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JN
The Lawns Medical Practice6.53 miles
Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4WG
Dr Hume and Partners6.53 miles
Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4WG
Botesdale Health Centre6.72 miles
Back Hills, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DW
EARL SOHAM branch surgery 7.32 miles
Earl Soham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7SF
Fressingfield Medical Centre8.64 miles
New Street, Fressingfield, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5PJ
Stowhealth8.74 miles
Violet Hill House, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Dr Muir and Partners9.30 miles
Dr J Muir and Partners, Combs Lane, STOWMARKET, Suffolk, IP14 2SY
Framlingham Medical Practice9.42 miles
The Surgery, Pembroke Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HA
Laxfield branch surgery9.72 miles
The Street, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8DZ
Debenham Group Practice9.92 miles
The Surgery, Chapel Road, Otley, IP6 9NT
Needham Market Country Practice10.20 miles
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8EZ
Hospital
The Ipswich Hospital15.81 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands15.81 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Walker Close16.31 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital16.40 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
St Clements Hospital16.42 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital16.94 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
BMI St Edmunds Hospital17.77 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
Bluebird Lodge18.06 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
All Hallows Hospital18.19 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
West Suffolk Hospital18.30 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Wedgwood House18.30 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwicke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Ecch Beccles Hospital21.54 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Aldeburgh Community Hospital21.61 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital23.28 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Ecch Southwold Hospital23.32 miles
Fieldstile Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6LD
Colman Hospital23.91 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Pharmacy
Eye Pharmacy2.50 miles
5 Broad Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7AF
Mid-Suffolk Medical Supplies Ltd4.63 miles
The Pharmacy, 1 Little Back Lane, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6RB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.36 miles
11 Market Place, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AB
Boots6.36 miles
9 Market Place, Diss, IP22 4AB
Hado Pharmacy6.54 miles
66 Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4QQ
Botesdale Health Centre Pharmacy6.72 miles
Botesdale Health Centre, Back Hills,Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DW
Tesco Stores Limited8.49 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Cedars Link Road, Stowmarket, IP14 5BE
Boots8.74 miles
Stowmarket Health Centre, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1NL
Boots8.90 miles
21 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AH
Asda Stores Ltd8.97 miles
8-9 Wilkes Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DE
East of England Co-operative Society9.33 miles
Combs Ford Pharmacy, Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DA
Elmswell Pharmacy9.79 miles
Unit 1 Cattlepens, Station Road, Elmswell, IP30 9HD
Framlingham Pharmacy9.96 miles
32 Market Hill, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AY
Needham Market Pharmacy10.20 miles
Barking Road, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8EZ
Boots10.69 miles
17 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AH
Woolpit Medical Services Ltd11.03 miles
Woolpit Health Centre, Heath Road, Woolpit, IP30 9QU
Leisure
Park
THE PENNINGS, EYE2.49 miles
REDLINGFIELD3.09 miles
ROYDEN FEN6.51 miles
HELMINGHAM HALL (Grade I Listed)8.05 miles
REDGRAVE & LOPHAM FEN8.14 miles
FEN ALDER CARR8.73 miles
CHURCH MEADOW9.67 miles
NEEDHAM LAKE9.71 miles
KETTLEBURGH9.87 miles
SHRUBLAND HALL (Grade I Listed)10.45 miles
MARKET WESTON10.52 miles
EASTON FARM11.17 miles
REDE WOOD11.99 miles
HACHESTON12.83 miles
KNETTISHALL HEATH13.32 miles
HEVENINGHAM HALL (Grade II* Listed)13.51 miles
Shop
Groceries
Brockford Service Station2.04 miles
Norwich Road, Brockford Suffolk IP14 5PF
Co-op Eye2.49 miles
Eye, IP23 7AF
Co-op Eye2.53 miles
Eye, IP23 7BD
Mendlesham Bakery3.29 miles
42 Old Market Street, Mendlesham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5SA
Co-op Stowmarket4.60 miles
Debenham, IP14 6RN
Londis Bacton Stores5.85 miles
Shop Green, Stowmarket, IP14 4LG
Tesco Diss (Superstore)6.05 miles
Victoria Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JN
Morrisons Diss6.16 miles
Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4XF
Premier Convenience Stores6.31 miles
44 Skelton Road, Diss Norfolk IP22 4PN
SPAR Stradbroke6.35 miles
Spar, Waterloo Road, Suffolk, IP21 5HT
Co-op Diss6.77 miles
Rickinghall, IP22 1DX
Costcutter Stowmarket6.98 miles
18 Finningham Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4EG
Co-op Stowmarket7.72 miles
Petrol Stowupland, IP14 4BT
Dickleburgh Stores & Post Office8.02 miles
1 Rectory Road, Dickleburgh, Norwich Norfolk IP21 4NW
Co-op Stowmarket8.31 miles
Haughley, IP14 3NX
Tesco Stowmarket (Superstore)8.49 miles
Cedars Link Rd, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5BE
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport27.25 miles
Bus Stop
Black Horse (SE)0.05 miles
Black Horse (NW)0.06 miles
Church (E)0.30 miles
Church (NW)0.31 miles
The Wash (N)0.62 miles
The Wash (S)0.62 miles
Occold Turn (NW)1.19 miles
Occold Turn (SE)1.19 miles
Post Office (S)1.25 miles
Post Office (N)1.25 miles
The Green (NW)1.27 miles
The Green (SE)1.28 miles
Primary School (S)1.43 miles
Primary School (N)1.44 miles
Baptist Church (NW)1.60 miles
Baptist Church (SE)1.60 miles
Ferry Port
Walberswick Ferry Landing22.69 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing22.70 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing23.20 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing23.21 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing23.47 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing23.48 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal23.89 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing24.18 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing25.17 miles
Reedham Ferry South25.75 miles
Reedham Ferry North25.77 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing33.50 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing33.69 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing47.60 miles
Railway Station
Diss Rail Station6.10 miles
Stowmarket Rail Station8.69 miles
Needham Market Rail Station9.75 miles
Elmswell Rail Station9.88 miles
Thurston Rail Station13.93 miles
Westerfield Rail Station14.20 miles
Eccles Road Rail Station14.54 miles
Wickham Market Rail Station14.59 miles
Harling Road Rail Station14.97 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station15.24 miles
Woodbridge Rail Station15.59 miles
Saxmundham Rail Station15.88 miles
Ipswich Rail Station16.24 miles
Halesworth Rail Station16.30 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station16.37 miles
Attleborough Rail Station16.50 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP23 7J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment387
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
19, FEN VIEW
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JW		£208,000
2025-04-16
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-03-20   £180,000
WHITE BARN COTTAGE, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£400,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
3, TOWN GARDENS
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£350,000
2025-03-11
detached
freehold
10, FEN VIEW
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JW		£262,500
2024-09-30
semidetached
freehold
SHEPHERDS HOUSE, MILL LANE
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JP		£482,000
2024-07-30
detached
freehold
HAVENHOLME, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£500,000
2024-07-11
detached
freehold
LIME TREE PLACE, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£375,000
2024-06-26
detached
freehold
PENNY BLACK COTTAGE, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£295,000
2023-12-15
semidetached
freehold
NOIRAM, HALL ROAD
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LU		£495,000
2023-11-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-08-27   £405,000
PRINCEWOOD, HALL ROAD
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LU		£610,000
2023-11-06
detached
freehold
THE OAKS (5), THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£550,000
2023-10-12
detached
freehold
MILLSTONE COTTAGE, MILL LANE
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JP		£450,000
2023-07-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-12-08   £250,000
ASH GROVE, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£840,000
2023-06-02
detached
freehold
MILL COTTAGES (3), THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£270,000
2023-05-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-03-24   £242,000
SWAN HILL COTTAGE, HALL ROAD
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LU		£520,000
2023-03-24
detached
freehold
THE HAWTHORNS, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£425,000
2022-10-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-11-30   £350,000
MOAT FARM MEADOW (3)
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7NA		£437,500
2022-08-25
detached
freehold
5, FEN VIEW
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JW		£245,000
2021-10-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-08-16   £220,000
Sold 2017-05-10   £172,000
15, FEN VIEW
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JW		£247,000
2021-09-27
semidetached
freehold
BLUE SKY BARN, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£755,000
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
KITES VIEW, HALL ROAD
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LU		£720,000
2021-05-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-05-24   £285,000
3, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£309,500
2021-05-04
terraced
freehold
HOLLY COTTAGE, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£427,500
2021-04-07
detached
freehold
THE OAKS (2), THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£375,000
2021-03-24
detached
freehold
FIELD COTTAGE, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£410,000
2021-03-19
detached
freehold
MANOR FARM HOUSE, RISHANGLES ROAD
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JS		£695,000
2021-02-19
detached
freehold
GOLDCREST, HALL ROAD
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LU		£665,000
2021-02-18
detached
freehold
MOAT FARM MEADOW (2)
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7NA		£535,000
2021-01-15
detached
freehold
3, POND FARM
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LW		£416,000
2021-01-14
semidetached
freehold
THE HARRIOTS, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£450,000
2020-09-25
detached
freehold
BARLEYCORN, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£300,000
2020-07-31
detached
freehold
THE OLD CHAPEL, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£325,000
2020-06-19
detached
freehold
THE OAKS, HALL ROAD
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LU		£535,000
2020-04-14
detached
freehold
THE SWALLOWS, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£575,000
2020-03-31
detached
freehold
DAWN COTTAGE, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£402,000
2019-11-21
detached
freehold
PRIMROSE HOUSE, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£470,000
2018-12-18
semidetached
freehold
GREENWAYS, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£375,000
2018-09-19
detached
freehold
THE SPINDLES, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£460,000
2018-08-30
detached
freehold
16, HALL ROAD
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LU		£258,000
2018-07-03
semidetached
freehold
THE WARREN, HIGH STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7LX		£538,000
2017-09-15
detached
freehold
CHURCHGATE HOUSE, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£469,000
2017-06-21
detached
freehold
HOLLYANDER, THE STREET
THORNDON
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 7JR		£185,000
2017-04-28
detached
freehold
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