Area Info for Witnesham (Suffolk)

Witnesham (Suffolk, UK)

Witnesham is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Suffolk, in the East of England. It is situated near the town of Stowmarket, approximately 4 miles to the north-east of the town centre. The village is part of the Mid Suffolk district and is known for its rural character and historical significance.

History and Heritage

Witnesham has a history that dates back several centuries, with references to the area found in historical documents. The village features traditional Suffolk architecture, including historic farmhouses and cottages. The local church, St. John the Baptist, is a notable landmark with origins dating back to the medieval period, serving as a centre of community life for many generations.

Community and Amenities

The village maintains a close-knit community with various local events and activities. Amenities in Witnesham are limited but include a village hall, a primary school, and some local businesses. Residents often rely on nearby Stowmarket for additional services, shopping, and leisure facilities.

Natural Environment

Witnesham is surrounded by picturesque countryside, including farmland, woodlands, and nature reserves. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching, making it a desirable location for those seeking a rural lifestyle within easy reach of urban centres.

Transport Links

The village is accessible via local roads, with good transport links to Stowmarket and other parts of Suffolk. The nearest railway station is in Stowmarket, providing connections to larger cities such as Ipswich and Cambridge. Bus services also operate in the area, facilitating travel within the region.
Education
School
Witnesham Primary School0.36 miles
High Road, Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9EX
Henley Primary School1.34 miles
Ashbocking Road, Henley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0QX
Grundisburgh Primary School2.54 miles
Alice Driver Road, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6XH
Otley Primary School2.70 miles
Chapel Road, Otley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 9NT
Ormiston Endeavour Academy3.19 miles
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG
Thomas Wolsey School3.19 miles
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG
Claydon High School3.22 miles
Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0EG
Claydon Primary School3.25 miles
Lancaster Way, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0DX
St Christopher's3.31 miles
St Christopher`s Hall, Renfrew Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3HG
Rushmere Hall Primary School3.32 miles
Lanark Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3EJ
Northgate High School3.33 miles
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL
Castle Hill Infant School3.35 miles
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD
Castle Hill Junior School3.35 miles
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD
Dale Hall Community Primary School3.48 miles
Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4LX
The Meadows Montessori School3.58 miles
32 Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6AR
Bealings School3.59 miles
Sandy Lane, Little Bealings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6LW
Health
Clinic
AHP Suffolk (Grundisburgh)2.54 miles
Grundisburgh Surgery, 20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
AHP Suffolk (Otley)2.70 miles
Otley Surgery, Chapel Road, Otley, Suffolk, IP6 9NT
Whitton Clinic3.84 miles
Meredith Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6ED
Allington Clinic4.03 miles
427 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4ER
AHP Suffolk (Back and Neck Service)4.15 miles
Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Ivry Street Minor Surgery Unit4.20 miles
5 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QW
Community Glaucoma Service4.54 miles
Easier Living Centre, Cox Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HT
Walker Close4.65 miles
1 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Helens House4.70 miles
571 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LX
Suffolk Nuffield Hospital5.29 miles
The Cross Sectional Imaging Suite, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
AHP Suffolk (Ipswich)5.29 miles
Riverside Clinic, 2 Landseer Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AZ
Framfield Medical Centre5.48 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Framfield House5.48 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
AHP Suffolk (Woodbridge)5.48 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Holywells5.71 miles
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9PZ
Woodbridge Clinic5.82 miles
2 Pytches Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EP
GP
Debenham Group Practice2.54 miles
20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
Debenham Group Practice2.70 miles
The Surgery, Chapel Road, Otley, IP6 9NT
The Barham & Claydon Surgery3.40 miles
Norwich Road, Barham, Suffolk, IP6 0DJ
The Chesterfield Drive Practice3.85 miles
The Surgery, 29 Chesterfield Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6DW
Dr S Roberts & partners4.11 miles
2 Deben Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5EN
Lattice Barn Surgery4.14 miles
Lattice Barn Surgery, 14 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PA
Ivry Street Medical Practice4.20 miles
5 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QW
Woodbridge Road Surgery4.28 miles
165-167 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PE
Norwich Road Surgery4.30 miles
199 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4BX
Orchard Medical Practice4.46 miles
Orchard Street Medical Centre, Orchard Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PZ
Dr Solway & Whale4.47 miles
Orchard Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2PU
Dr Edwards & partners4.48 miles
Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 1JF
Barrack Lane Medical Centre4.48 miles
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3NQ
Burlington Primary Care4.60 miles
14 Burlington Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2EU
The Derby Road Practice4.90 miles
52 Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN
Felixstowe Road Medical Practice5.02 miles
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9BN
Hospital
The Ipswich Hospital4.15 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands4.15 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Walker Close4.65 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Clements Hospital4.79 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital5.29 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
Bluebird Lodge6.41 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Felixstowe Community Hospital12.92 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich13.25 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Aldeburgh Community Hospital17.37 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Colchester General Hospital18.99 miles
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL
Oaks Hospital19.32 miles
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XR
St Leonards Hospital19.98 miles
Newton Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2RQ
Walnut Tree Hospital20.44 miles
Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1BE
Essex County Hospital20.51 miles
Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NB
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital20.76 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
BMI St Edmunds Hospital21.54 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
Pharmacy
East of England Co-Operative Society3.13 miles
145 Fircroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6PT
Claydon Pharmacy3.53 miles
1 Station Road, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0HS
East Of England Co-Operative Society3.84 miles
Pharmacy Department, 19 Meredith Road, Ipswich, IP1 6ED
Wellbeing Pharmacy3.85 miles
29 Chesterfield Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6DW
Asda Pharmacy4.00 miles
Goddard Road, Ipswich, IP1 5PD
Rushmere Pharmacy4.04 miles
428 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich,, IP4 4EL
Boots4.06 miles
37 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5QN
Day Lewis Pharmacy4.06 miles
416 Norwich Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5DX
Spring Road Pharmacy4.20 miles
203 Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5NQ
Rainbow Pharmacy4.24 miles
289 Norwich Road, Ipswich,, IP1 4BP
Woodbridge Road Pharmacy4.30 miles
102-104 Lacey Street, Ground Floor, Ipswich, IP4 2PH
Lloydspharmacy4.47 miles
Orchard St Medical Centre, Orchard Street, Ipswich, IP4 2PU
Boots4.47 miles
5 Tavern Street, Ipswich, IP1 3AA
Tesco Stores Limited4.47 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Ropes Drive, Kesgrave, Suffolk, IP5 2FU
Boots4.48 miles
34 St Matthews Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3EP
Welch Pharmacy4.48 miles
64 St Matthews Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3EP
Leisure
Park
REDE WOOD1.95 miles
OLD AND NEW CEMETERY, IPSWICH (Grade II* Listed)3.76 miles
HELMINGHAM HALL (Grade I Listed)3.79 miles
THE DALES OPEN SPACE3.83 miles
SHRUBLAND HALL (Grade I Listed)3.86 miles
CHRISTCHURCH MANSION (Grade II Listed)4.15 miles
SANDLINGS4.56 miles
BRAMFORD MEADOWS4.64 miles
ALDERMAN CANAL EAST4.77 miles
MILL STREAM4.80 miles
ALDERMAN CANAL WEST4.87 miles
WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)5.36 miles
ST AUGUSTINE'S5.43 miles
BIXLEY HEATH5.49 miles
CHANTRY PARK (Grade II Listed)5.51 miles
NEEDHAM LAKE5.95 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Otley Village Store2.69 miles
Chapel Road, Otley, IP6 9NT
Co-op Ipswich3.15 miles
Henley Rise, IP1 6PT
Co-op Ipswich3.44 miles
Barham, IP6 0DH
Co-op Ipswich3.47 miles
Colchester Road, IP4 4ST
Co-op Ipswich3.48 miles
Garrick Way, IP1 6NF
Garrick Way Convenience3.51 miles
41 Garrick Way, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 6NF
Co-op Ipswich3.56 miles
Rushmere, IP4 3HX
Co-op Ipswich3.64 miles
Dales Road, IP1 4JY
ALDI 14 Meredith Road3.83 miles
Ipswich, IP1 6EB
Co-op Ipswich3.84 miles
Whitton, IP1 6ED
Meredith Service Station3.92 miles
Norwich Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6JR
ASDA Ipswich3.97 miles
Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Goddard Road, Ipswich, IP1 5PD
Sainsbury's Ipsh Woodbrge Rd Local4.03 miles
438 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4EN
Candy Box Convenience Store4.04 miles
422 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EL
Co-op Ipswich4.04 miles
Brunswick Road, IP4 4AX
SPAR Woodbridge Road4.04 miles
Spar Store, 777 Woodbridge Road, Suffolk, IP4 4NE
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport38.19 miles
Kent International Airport53.94 miles
Bus Stop
Weyland Road (S)0.02 miles
Weyland Road (N)0.03 miles
Ipswich Road (SW)0.29 miles
Ipswich Road (NE)0.30 miles
High Road (N)0.31 miles
High Road (S)0.31 miles
Burwash (S)0.40 miles
Burwash (N)0.41 miles
School (S)0.42 miles
School (N)0.43 miles
Church Lane (NE)0.84 miles
Church Lane (S)0.85 miles
Village Sign (NE)0.86 miles
Village Sign (SW)0.88 miles
Post Office (NE)1.02 miles
Post Office (SW)1.03 miles
Ferry Port
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing11.83 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing11.83 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal12.21 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing12.47 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing12.52 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing12.56 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing13.64 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing22.83 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing23.03 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing24.39 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing24.43 miles
Reedham Ferry South33.88 miles
Reedham Ferry North33.91 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing37.69 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing38.21 miles
Railway Station
Westerfield Rail Station2.85 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station4.79 miles
Ipswich Rail Station5.14 miles
Woodbridge Rail Station5.85 miles
Needham Market Rail Station6.08 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station6.45 miles
Wickham Market Rail Station9.18 miles
Stowmarket Rail Station9.33 miles
Trimley Rail Station11.36 miles
Harwich International Rail Station12.26 miles
Wrabness Rail Station12.48 miles
Felixstowe Rail Station12.60 miles
Harwich Town Rail Station12.84 miles
Mistley Rail Station13.00 miles
Dovercourt Rail Station13.11 miles
Manningtree Rail Station13.28 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP6 9EW)
Number of Properties in Catchment76
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%)0
Property Sales
APPLE ROSE COTTAGE, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£325,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-07-26   £249,000
Sold 2017-10-19   £254,000
41, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£300,000
2025-03-21
semidetached
freehold
67, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£317,500
2025-01-10
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-06-29   £252,500
5, ACRE CLOSE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EU		£300,000
2025-01-10
detached
freehold
21, COOPERS CLOSE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ES		£288,000
2024-10-30
semidetached
freehold
BRIDGE LODGE, CHURCH LANE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9JD		£240,000
2024-10-28
detached
freehold
LANCELEYS, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£595,000
2024-03-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-10-30   £275,250
60, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£295,000
2024-03-12
semidetached
freehold
MAYTREE COTTAGE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EH		£348,000
2024-01-23
detached
freehold
SABLE COTTAGE, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£410,000
2023-09-22
detached
freehold
3, JUBYS HILL
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EN		£435,000
2023-08-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-10-03   £375,000
Sold 2017-01-20   £269,950
8, BURWASH
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EL		£360,000
2023-06-09
semidetached
freehold
WITNESHAM SAWMILLS
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EH		£765,000
2023-03-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
4, JUBYS HILL
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EN		£355,000
2023-01-27
semidetached
freehold
VIRGINIA COTTAGE, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£680,000
2022-09-23
semidetached
freehold
13, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£220,000
2022-08-17
semidetached
freehold
DORMERS, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£395,000
2022-04-20
detached
freehold
28, COOPERS CLOSE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ES		£295,000
2022-03-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-10-26   £210,000
WITNESHAM HALL, CHURCH LANE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9JD		£2,500,000
2022-02-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
10, COOPERS CLOSE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ES		£360,000
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-02-24   £325,000
Sold 2020-09-04   £245,000
38, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£252,000
2021-05-25
semidetached
freehold
RIVER HOUSE, WASH LANE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9FW		£575,000
2021-04-07
detached
freehold
WOODLANDS, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£560,000
2020-12-07
detached
freehold
36, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£285,000
2020-11-27
semidetached
freehold
27, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£200,000
2019-12-20
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-11-18   £166,500
DORN HOUSE, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£338,000
2019-06-14
detached
freehold
43, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£245,000
2018-09-28
semidetached
freehold
THE BARLEY MOW INN
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EH		£30,000
2018-08-15
otherPropertyType
leasehold
21, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£203,000
2018-04-11
terraced
freehold
GREY TILES, CHURCH LANE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9JD		£450,000
2018-01-31
detached
freehold
70, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£281,000
2018-01-26
semidetached
freehold
4, COOPERS CLOSE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ES		£229,000
2017-11-23
semidetached
freehold
CHESTNUT TREE COTTAGE, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£233,000
2017-11-13
detached
freehold
ALBA HOUSE, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£220,000
2017-10-19
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD RECTORY, CHURCH LANE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9JD		£1,350,000
2017-10-05
otherPropertyType
freehold
23, COOPERS CLOSE
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ES		£228,000
2017-07-21
semidetached
freehold
50, WEYLAND ROAD
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9ET		£116,000
2017-06-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
LEASIDE LODGE, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£327,000
2017-06-09
detached
freehold
WOOD FARM BARN, UPPER STREET
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EW		£800,000
2017-05-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, JUBYS HILL
WITNESHAM
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP6 9EN		£260,000
2017-01-20
semidetached
freehold
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