Area Info for Wickham Skeith (Suffolk)

Wickham Skeith (Suffolk, UK)

Wickham Skeith is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, in the eastern part of England. It is part of the civil parish of Wickham Skeith, which is situated within the Mid Suffolk district. The village is known for its rural character and traditional English countryside scenery.

Geography and Location

Wickham Skeith lies approximately 10 miles south of the town of Stowmarket and around 15 miles north of Ipswich. The village is surrounded by agricultural land, with a landscape typical of the Suffolk countryside, featuring open fields, hedgerows, and small woodland areas.

History and Heritage

The name Wickham Skeith is believed to derive from Old English, with "Wickham" meaning "homestead or village" and "Skeith" possibly referring to a historical family name or a geographical feature. The village has a long history, with some historical buildings and structures dating back several centuries. It is characteristic of many Suffolk villages that have retained their historical charm.

Community and Amenities

Wickham Skeith is a small community with limited amenities. It typically features a church, a village hall, and some local farms. Residents often rely on nearby larger towns for shopping, schools, and other services. The village is popular among those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

Transport

Transport links are primarily via road, with the nearest main roads connecting to larger towns and cities. Public transport options are limited, which is common in rural Suffolk villages, making private vehicles the primary means of travel.

Additional Information

Wickham Skeith is part of the Suffolk landscape that attracts visitors for its scenic beauty and tranquillity. It is also within reach of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a desirable location for outdoor activities and exploring the natural environment.
Education
School
Gislingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.41 miles
Broadfields Road, Gislingham, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8HX
Mendlesham Community Primary School2.70 miles
Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5RT
Bacton Primary School2.81 miles
Taylors Green, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4LL
Wetheringsett Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.00 miles
Church Street, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5PJ
Mellis Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.07 miles
Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 8DP
Thorndon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.15 miles
The Street, Thorndon, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7JR
Hartismere School4.19 miles
Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BL
Occold Primary School4.26 miles
The Street, Occold, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7PL
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.40 miles
Church Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BD
Wortham Primary School4.53 miles
Wortham, Bury Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1PX
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.64 miles
Back Hills, Botesdale, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1DW
Old Newton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.04 miles
School Road, Old Newton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4PJ
Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.32 miles
Wattisfield Road, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3BD
Palgrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.72 miles
Palgrave, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1AG
Crawford's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School6.03 miles
Green Road, Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3QZ
Freeman Community Primary School6.23 miles
Church Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4BQ
Health
Clinic
Gilchrist Birthing Unit4.18 miles
Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH
AHP Suffolk (Eye)4.18 miles
Hartismere Hospital, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH
Partnerships in Care St John's House4.95 miles
Lion Road, Palgrave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1BA
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Diss6.44 miles
9/11 Mere Street, Unit 1, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AD
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Diss6.45 miles
45 Mere Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AG
Stowmarket Health Centre7.07 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Violet Hill House7.07 miles
Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Haymills House7.22 miles
Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RF
Stow Lodge Centre7.28 miles
Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
Stow Lodge Centre7.28 miles
Stow Lodge Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
AHP Suffolk (Stowmarket)7.28 miles
Stowe Lodge Centre, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ
Stanton Health Centre8.02 miles
12 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
AHP Suffolk (Woolpit)8.37 miles
Woolpit Health Centre, Heath Road, Woolpit, Suffolk, IP30 9QU
Partnerships in Care Burston House8.83 miles
Rectory Road, Burston, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5TU
AHP Suffolk (Ixworth)9.81 miles
Ixworth Surgery, Peddars close, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
AHP Suffolk (Fressingfield)11.34 miles
Fressingfield Medical Centre, New Street, Fressingfield, Suffolk, IP21 5PJ
GP
Mendlesham Medical Group2.55 miles
Chapel Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5SQ
Mendlesham Medical Group2.87 miles
Church Road, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4LJ
Dr Lewis & partners4.19 miles
Eye Health Centre, Castleton Way, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7DD
Botesdale Health Centre4.64 miles
Back Hills, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DW
The Lawns Medical Practice6.69 miles
Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4WG
Dr Hume and Partners6.69 miles
Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4WG
Debenham Group Practice6.73 miles
20 Low Road, Debenham, Debenham, Suffolk, IP14 6QU
Stowhealth7.07 miles
Violet Hill House, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1NL
Dr Muir and Partners7.85 miles
Dr J Muir and Partners, Combs Lane, STOWMARKET, Suffolk, IP14 2SY
Stanton Health Centre8.02 miles
12 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
Dr A Hassan & Partners Stanton8.02 miles
10 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
Dr A Hassan & Partners Hopton8.29 miles
Avicenna, High Street, Hopton, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2QX
Woolpit Health Centre8.29 miles
Heath Road, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9QU
Fressingfield Medical Centre (branch)9.05 miles
Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5JN
Needham Market Country Practice9.70 miles
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8EZ
Ixworth Surgery9.81 miles
Peddars Close, Thetford Road, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2HD
Hospital
BMI St Edmunds Hospital14.83 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
West Suffolk Hospital15.38 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Wedgwood House15.38 miles
West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwicke Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
The Ipswich Hospital16.65 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands16.65 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Walker Close17.14 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Clements Hospital17.21 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital17.97 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Bluebird Lodge18.82 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital19.30 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
All Hallows Hospital20.44 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
St Leonards Hospital21.95 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital22.22 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital23.88 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Ecch Beccles Hospital24.09 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
Aldeburgh Community Hospital24.40 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Pharmacy
Eye Pharmacy4.28 miles
5 Broad Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7AF
Botesdale Health Centre Pharmacy4.64 miles
Botesdale Health Centre, Back Hills,Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.52 miles
11 Market Place, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AB
Boots6.52 miles
9 Market Place, Diss, IP22 4AB
Mid-Suffolk Medical Supplies Ltd6.57 miles
The Pharmacy, 1 Little Back Lane, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6RB
Hado Pharmacy6.74 miles
66 Mount Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4QQ
Elmswell Pharmacy7.05 miles
Unit 1 Cattlepens, Station Road, Elmswell, IP30 9HD
Boots7.07 miles
Stowmarket Health Centre, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1NL
Tesco Stores Limited7.27 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Cedars Link Road, Stowmarket, IP14 5BE
Boots7.39 miles
21 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AH
Asda Stores Ltd7.41 miles
8-9 Wilkes Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DE
East of England Co-operative Society7.88 miles
Combs Ford Pharmacy, Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DA
Woolpit Medical Services Ltd8.37 miles
Woolpit Health Centre, Heath Road, Woolpit, IP30 9QU
Needham Market Pharmacy9.70 miles
Barking Road, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8EZ
Ixworth Pharmacy9.81 miles
Ixworth Surgery, Peddars Close, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2HD
Thurston Pharmacy10.93 miles
Unit 24, Thurston Granary, Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU
Leisure
Park
THE PENNINGS, EYE4.51 miles
REDLINGFIELD6.09 miles
ROYDEN FEN6.23 miles
REDGRAVE & LOPHAM FEN6.59 miles
MARKET WESTON7.99 miles
FEN ALDER CARR8.13 miles
CHURCH MEADOW8.30 miles
NEEDHAM LAKE9.25 miles
HELMINGHAM HALL (Grade I Listed)9.49 miles
SHRUBLAND HALL (Grade I Listed)10.56 miles
KNETTISHALL HEATH10.86 miles
EUSTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)12.24 miles
BRADFIELD WOODS12.24 miles
KETTLEBURGH12.40 miles
REDE WOOD12.55 miles
SHADWELL PARK (Grade II Listed)13.13 miles
Shop
Groceries
Brockford Service Station2.39 miles
Norwich Road, Brockford Suffolk IP14 5PF
Mendlesham Bakery2.61 miles
42 Old Market Street, Mendlesham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5SA
Londis Bacton Stores3.09 miles
Shop Green, Stowmarket, IP14 4LG
Co-op Eye4.28 miles
Eye, IP23 7AF
Co-op Eye4.36 miles
Eye, IP23 7BD
Co-op Diss4.56 miles
Rickinghall, IP22 1DX
Costcutter Stowmarket4.97 miles
18 Finningham Road, Stowmarket, IP14 4EG
Co-op Stowmarket6.07 miles
Haughley, IP14 3NX
Londis Badwell Ash P.O & Store6.13 miles
Badwell Ash, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3DG
Tesco Diss (Superstore)6.27 miles
Victoria Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JN
Morrisons Diss6.33 miles
Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4XF
Co-op Stowmarket6.45 miles
Petrol Stowupland, IP14 4BT
Co-op Stowmarket6.55 miles
Debenham, IP14 6RN
Budgens Stowmarket Tot Hill6.56 miles
Tot Hill Services, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3QQ
Premier Convenience Stores6.58 miles
44 Skelton Road, Diss Norfolk IP22 4PN
Lidl Stowmarket7.01 miles
Bury Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1JF
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport28.01 miles
Cambridge City Airport37.94 miles
Bus Stop
The Street (W)0.11 miles
The Street (E)0.11 miles
Pumping Station (N)0.15 miles
Pumping Station (S)0.16 miles
Pillar Box (W)0.48 miles
Pillar Box (E)0.49 miles
Four Horseshoes (W)1.09 miles
Four Horseshoes (E)1.10 miles
Four Horseshoes (N)1.12 miles
Four Horseshoes (S)1.12 miles
Gislingham Road (E)1.32 miles
Gislingham Road (W)1.33 miles
Post Office (S)1.38 miles
Post Office (N)1.38 miles
Village Hall (W)1.50 miles
Village Hall (E)1.51 miles
Ferry Port
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing24.49 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing24.49 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal24.78 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing24.83 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing24.85 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing25.23 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing25.68 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing25.70 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing26.33 miles
Reedham Ferry South27.84 miles
Reedham Ferry North27.86 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing33.28 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing33.46 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing46.90 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing47.22 miles
Railway Station
Diss Rail Station6.57 miles
Elmswell Rail Station7.14 miles
Stowmarket Rail Station7.17 miles
Needham Market Rail Station9.25 miles
Thurston Rail Station10.99 miles
Harling Road Rail Station13.23 miles
Eccles Road Rail Station13.32 miles
Westerfield Rail Station14.87 miles
Bury St Edmunds Rail Station14.90 miles
Attleborough Rail Station15.85 miles
Thetford Rail Station16.20 miles
Ipswich Rail Station16.67 miles
Wickham Market Rail Station17.06 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station17.09 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station17.19 miles
Spooner Row Rail Station17.21 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP23 8LP)
Number of Properties in Catchment45
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)8
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)2
High Risk (>3.3%)7
Property Sales
SUMMERSEAT, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£760,000
2022-12-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-12   £500,000
BROOKLYN, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£465,000
2021-03-17
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-12-15   £140,000
Sold 1997-02-21   £95,000
WILLOW HOUSE, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£365,000
2020-09-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
GREAT OAK FARM, GRANGE ROAD
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8NG		£500,000
2020-08-27
detached
freehold
PEAR TREE COTTAGE, ROSE LANE
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LU		£655,000
2019-09-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-07-05   £440,000
Sold 2006-04-10   £395,000
SPRING COTTAGE, ROSE LANE
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LU		£395,000
2018-07-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-03-01   £358,000
Sold 2010-04-09   £298,000
ROSE LANE COTTAGE, ROSE LANE
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LU		£350,000
2016-08-19
detached
freehold
ORCHARD HOUSE, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£460,000
2016-07-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-04-10   £335,000
Sold 1997-11-11   £150,000
HAZELWOOD, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LR		£240,000
2014-10-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-09-14   £233,750
Sold 1995-08-02   £88,000
SWAN HOUSE, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£270,000
2014-09-05
detached
freehold
DOVE HOUSE, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£385,000
2013-09-25
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-10-01   £165,000
WEST STREET FARM HOUSE, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LR		£555,000
2011-10-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-08-10   £465,000
STACKYARD COTTAGE, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£370,000
2008-01-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-02-14   £269,500
Sold 1997-06-25   £137,000
BLACKSMITH MEADOW, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£467,000
2007-10-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-08-28   £215,000
WILLOW LODGE, ROSE LANE
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LU		£400,000
2003-11-07
detached
freehold
OLD SWAN HOUSE, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£335,000
2002-08-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-06-26   £185,000
1, LOW WELL COTTAGES
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LR		£132,000
2001-03-09
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1996-01-26   £59,000
HADDON, THE STREET
WICKHAM SKEITH
EYE
SUFFOLK
IP23 8LP		£80,000
1997-04-18
detached
freehold
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