Area Info for Whepstead (Suffolk)

Whepstead, Suffolk, UK

Whepstead is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, in the eastern part of England. It is part of the civil parish of Whepstead, which falls within the district of Bury St Edmunds. The village is characterised by its rural setting, traditional English countryside, and historical features.

Geography and Location

Whepstead is situated approximately 4 miles north of Bury St Edmunds, a historic market town. The village is surrounded by agricultural land, with a landscape typical of the Suffolk countryside. Its proximity to Bury St Edmunds provides residents and visitors access to local amenities, markets, and historical sites.

History and Heritage

The history of Whepstead dates back several centuries, with references to the village appearing in historical records. The village features traditional architecture, including period cottages and farm buildings. It has maintained its rural charm and historical character over the years.

Community and Amenities

Whepstead is a small community with a close-knit population. The village has limited amenities within its immediate vicinity but benefits from nearby towns for shopping, education, and healthcare. Local events and activities often centre around the church and community hall.

Transport

Transport links in Whepstead are primarily via road, with connections to nearby towns and villages. Public transport options are limited, typical of rural areas in Suffolk, making private vehicles the main mode of transportation for residents.

Natural Environment

The area around Whepstead offers scenic views, open fields, and walking opportunities. It is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and birdwatching, with a peaceful rural atmosphere that attracts visitors seeking tranquility.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Ickworth Park Primary School2.19 miles
Meadow Drive, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5SB
Great Whelnetham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.87 miles
Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0UA
Horringer Court Middle School3.12 miles
Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2EX
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall3.12 miles
The Street, Lawshall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4QA
South Lee School3.25 miles
Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2BT
Hardwick Primary School3.39 miles
Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2PW
Westgate Community Primary School3.48 miles
Brooklands Close, Hospital Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JX
Riverwalk School3.49 miles
South Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JZ
Hartest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.70 miles
The Row, Hartest, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4DL
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School3.70 miles
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QG
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School3.83 miles
Bridewell Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1RE
Westley Middle School3.94 miles
Oliver Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JB
Sybil Andrews Academy4.04 miles
Vinefields, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1YB
Sexton's Manor Community Primary School4.14 miles
Greene Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3HG
St Edmundsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.17 miles
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BJ
King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary Controlled Upper School4.26 miles
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH
Health
Clinic
AHP Suffolk (Back & Neck Service)3.03 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Child Health Centre (Suffolk)3.59 miles
Hospital Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3ND
Child Development Centre3.59 miles
Hospital Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3ND
Blomfield House4.07 miles
Looms Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HE
Disability Resource Centre4.22 miles
Unit 6, Northgate Business Park, 110 Northgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HP
Disability Resource Centre (Suffolk)4.41 miles
Papworth House, 4 Bunting Road, Moreton Hall Estate, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BX
AHP Suffolk (Bury St Edmunds)4.54 miles
The Self Centre, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR
Geecol Wellness Ltd Hq4.97 miles
6 Maulkin Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7GG
AHP Suffolk (Wickhambrook)5.85 miles
Wickhambrook Health Centre, Nunnery Green, Wickhambrook, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8XU
AHP Suffolk (Woolpit)9.20 miles
Woolpit Health Centre, Heath Road, Woolpit, Suffolk, IP30 9QU
AHP Suffolk (Ixworth)10.00 miles
Ixworth Surgery, Peddars close, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
AHP Suffolk (Sudbury)10.25 miles
Sudbury Community Health Centre, Church Field Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2DZ
Sudbury Health Centre10.49 miles
Acton Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1QN
Sudbury Healthcare Partnership Limited (Meadow Lane)10.90 miles
Hardwicke House Group Practice, Meadow Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2TD
Specsavers Hearcare - Cambridgeshire (Newmarket - Specsavers Store)12.27 miles
Specsavers Opticians, 1 The Guineas, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EQ
Stow Lodge Centre12.45 miles
Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
GP
Glemsford Surgery3.68 miles
Melford Road, Hartest, Suffolk, IP29 4DJ
DR P Dean and Partners - Victoria Surgery3.90 miles
Victoria Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BB
Angel Hill Surgery3.94 miles
1 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LU
The Guildhall and Barrow Surgery4.01 miles
Lower Baxter Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1ET
The Swan Surgery4.22 miles
Northgate Business Park, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1AE
Mount Farm Surgery4.54 miles
Lawson Place, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EW
The Guildhall and Barrow Surgery Branch5.23 miles
Barrow Hill, Barrow, Suffolk, IP29 5DX
Wickhambrook Surgery5.85 miles
Boyden Close, Nunnery Green, Wickhambrook, Suffolk, CB8 8XU
Glemsford Surgery6.14 miles
Lion Road, Glemsford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7RF
The Long Melford Practice (Lavenham)7.55 miles
36 Church Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9SA
The Long Melford Practice8.09 miles
Cordell Road, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9EP
Clare Guildhall Surgery - Drs Huck , O'Donnell & Whitehead8.90 miles
High Street, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8NY
Clare Surgery9.02 miles
Hardwicke House Group Practice, Nethergate Street Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8NP
Woolpit Health Centre9.30 miles
Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9QU
Ixworth Surgery10.00 miles
Peddars Close, Thetford Road, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
Siam Surgery10.25 miles
Sudbury Community Health Centre, Sudbury, Suffolk, Sudbury, CO10 2DZ
Hospital
West Suffolk Hospital3.03 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Wedgwood House3.03 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwicke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
BMI St Edmunds Hospital3.74 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
Walnut Tree Hospital10.62 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
St Leonards Hospital10.76 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Newmarket Hospital12.63 miles
Exning Road, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7JG
Beech House Hospital13.52 miles
Fordham Road,, CB8 7LF
Halstead Hospital16.89 miles
78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2DL
Fulbourn Hospital20.92 miles
Fulbourn Hospital, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5EF
Saffron Walden Community Hospital21.45 miles
Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HY
Colchester General Hospital21.49 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital21.67 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
Braintree Community Hospital22.33 miles
Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AL
St Michael's Hospital22.34 miles
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QU
Brookfields Hospital22.50 miles
351 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DF
Essex County Hospital22.78 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy3.90 miles
17 Victoria Street, Bury-St-Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BB
Croasdale and Sons3.92 miles
The Cornhill, Bury-St-Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1BE
Abbey Pharmacy3.96 miles
22 Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1UN
Boots3.96 miles
Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1BX
Superdrug Stores Plc4.03 miles
Superdrug Pharmacy, 37-39 Cornhill, Bury-St-Edmunds, IP33 1DX
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd4.07 miles
Bedingfield Way, Bury St Edmunds,, IP32 7EJ
Asda Stores Ltd4.15 miles
Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3SP
Swan Pharmacy4.22 miles
Swan Surgery, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1AE
Croasdales Chemist,mountpharm4.54 miles
Mount Farm Surgery, Lawson Place, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7EW
Tesco Instore Pharmacy4.58 miles
St Saviours Interchange, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7JS
Day Lewis Plc4.71 miles
7 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds,, IP32 6SP
Barrow Pharmacy5.23 miles
Barrow Hill Surgery, Barrow Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5DX
Thurston Pharmacy6.79 miles
Unit 24, Thurston Granary, Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU
Lavenham Pharmacy7.48 miles
3 High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9PX
The Pharmacy7.90 miles
Hall Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9JG
Clare Pharmacy8.94 miles
Clare Pharmacy, 31 High Street, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NY
Leisure
Park
ICKWORTH HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)2.46 miles
NOWTON PARK2.97 miles
ABBEY GARDENS AND PRECINCTS (Grade II Listed)3.97 miles
MORETON HALL COMMUNITY WOODS4.54 miles
BRADFIELD WOODS6.17 miles
KENTWELL HALL (Grade II* Listed)6.73 miles
TRINITY HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)7.38 miles
CULFORD PARK (Grade II Listed)7.57 miles
MELFORD HALL (Grade II* Listed)7.70 miles
WEST STOW8.40 miles
CAVENHAM8.68 miles
CLARE CASTLE8.91 miles
THE RAILWAY WALKS9.22 miles
CHILTON HALL (Grade II Listed)10.17 miles
CAVENHAM HEATH10.30 miles
SUDBURY COMMON LANDS10.45 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Bury St Edmunds (Express)3.40 miles
1-2 Stamford Court, Horringer Rd, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2DF
M&S Haberden Bury St Edmunds Bp3.62 miles
Rougham Rd, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2RN
Waitrose Bury St Edmunds3.82 miles
Robert Boby Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3DH
Iceland Bury Saint3.93 miles
5/6 Cornhill, Bury St, Edmunds, IP33 1BE
ALDI Newmarket Rd, Dettingen Way3.95 miles
Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3TU
Co-op Bury St Edmunds3.98 miles
Risbygate, IP33 3RJ
Tesco Bury St Edmunds (Express)4.01 miles
24-26 Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1DY
M&S Bury St Edmunds4.01 miles
23 Buttermarket, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1DT
Sainsbury's Bury St Edmunds4.06 miles
Bedingfeld Way, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7EJ
Londis Texaco Bury St Edmunds Service Station4.08 miles
Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3HA
ASDA Bury St Edmunds4.19 miles
Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3SP
Tesco Bury St Edmunds (Express)4.51 miles
Lawson Place, Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EW
Tesco Bury St Edmunds (Superstore)4.58 miles
St Saviours Interchange, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7JS
SPAR Bury St Edmunds4.71 miles
1, St Olaves Parade, IP32 6SP
Farmfoods Bury St. Edmunds4.84 miles
The Bartons Retail Park, Barton Road, IP32 7BE
Lake Avenue Post Office5.08 miles
4-5 Lake Avenue, Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 6HZ
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport21.56 miles
London Stansted Airport27.42 miles
London Southend Airport43.08 miles
Bus Stop
Post Office (S)0.03 miles
Post Office (N)0.05 miles
Church Hill (N)0.05 miles
Church Hill (S)0.06 miles
Brockley Road (E)0.08 miles
Brockley Road (W)0.08 miles
Pages Hill Road (S)0.31 miles
Pages Hill Road (N)0.31 miles
Bull Lane (E)0.41 miles
Bull Lane (W)0.41 miles
Old School Road (W)0.42 miles
Old School Road (E)0.43 miles
Council Houses (N)0.44 miles
Council Houses (S)0.44 miles
White Horse (SW)0.52 miles
White Horse (NE)0.52 miles
Ferry Port
Harwich International Ferry Terminal29.54 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing29.97 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing29.98 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing30.37 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing30.48 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing30.65 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing32.18 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing33.18 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing33.28 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing39.55 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing39.60 miles
King's Lynn Ferry Landing40.84 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing40.95 miles
Railway Station
Bury St Edmunds Rail Station4.53 miles
Thurston Rail Station6.73 miles
Kennett Rail Station10.05 miles
Elmswell Rail Station10.29 miles
Sudbury (Suffolk) Rail Station10.94 miles
Newmarket Rail Station12.11 miles
Dullingham Rail Station13.37 miles
Stowmarket Rail Station13.48 miles
Bures Rail Station15.65 miles
Thetford Rail Station15.98 miles
Needham Market Rail Station16.04 miles
Brandon Rail Station18.32 miles
Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station18.61 miles
Lakenheath Rail Station18.76 miles
Shippea Hill Rail Station20.04 miles
Harling Road Rail Station20.52 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP29 4S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment224
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
POST OFFICE HOUSE (1), BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£353,000
2025-05-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2021-04-16   £305,000
HALL COTTAGE, BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£475,000
2025-03-17
semidetached
freehold
WILLOW BANK, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£650,000
2024-11-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-09-22   £460,000
1, RECTORY GROVE
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4TP		£720,000
2023-11-09
detached
freehold
LARKDENE, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£670,000
2023-10-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-11-30   £310,000
SATCHELS, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£815,000
2022-07-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-12-05   £395,000
LARKHILL, REDE ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SS		£645,000
2022-04-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-07-14   £280,000
WILLOWCROFT, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£615,000
2022-03-22
detached
freehold
WEST VIEW, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£665,000
2022-02-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-12-03   £369,950
TILIA HOUSE, BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£1,115,000
2021-11-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-11-02   £900,000
HARRAM HOUSE
HORRINGER
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 5PT		£965,000
2021-10-19
detached
freehold
SCHOOL COTTAGE, BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£265,000
2021-09-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-07-21   £225,000
CHURCH BARN, CHURCH HILL
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4TR		£550,000
2019-10-21
detached
freehold
BLACK HORSE COTTAGE, REDE ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SS		£600,000
2018-11-07
detached
freehold
MARCH HOUSE, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£765,000
2018-07-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-03-28   £675,000
WEST BARN, CHURCH HILL
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4TR		£670,000
2018-03-15
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-07-31   £455,000
EAST BARN, BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£625,000
2017-11-20
semidetached
freehold
SYCAMORE COTTAGE, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£640,000
2017-07-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-02-18   £465,000
HARRAM HILL HOUSE
HORRINGER
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4AD		£750,000
2017-02-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-10-31   £420,000
THE OLD POST OFFICE, BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£170,000
2016-08-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
ROSEVILLE, BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£291,500
2016-06-02
detached
freehold
PETRONILLA, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£282,000
2015-05-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-06-28   £245,000
POST OFFICE HOUSE (2), BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£232,500
2014-11-28
semidetached
freehold
SCHOOL HOUSE, BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£735,000
2014-11-28
detached
freehold
NEWLANDS, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£350,000
2014-09-26
detached
freehold
HILLSIDE, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£330,000
2014-08-20
detached
freehold
PINEWOOD, BURY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SZ		£720,000
2014-06-09
detached
freehold
CROMWELL COTTAGE, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£365,000
2014-04-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-10-30   £380,000
YEW TREE COTTAGE, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£345,000
2014-01-31
detached
freehold
MONTYS COTTAGE, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£362,500
2013-12-12
detached
freehold
FORGE COTTAGE, BROCKLEY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SP		£320,000
2011-09-01
detached
freehold
SHAREETH, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£310,000
2011-07-18
detached
freehold
MELLAS, CHURCH HILL
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4TR		£260,000
2009-07-06
detached
freehold
BUNGALOW, REDE ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SS		£100,000
2009-01-30
detached
freehold
BRUSHWOOD HOUSE, OLD SCHOOL ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4UA		£430,000
2008-05-02
detached
freehold
PINEWOOD, BURY ROAD
WHEPSTEAD
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
SUFFOLK
IP29 4SZ		£330,000
2007-05-04
detached
freehold
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