Bentley is a small village and civil parish in the largely rural district of Babergh, Suffolk, England. Set among gently rolling farmland and pockets of ancient woodland, it retains a quiet agricultural character while being within easy reach of Ipswich, which makes it attractive to commuters as well as long‑standing local families.
The settlement is focused around a historic church and a cluster of cottages and farmhouses, with several listed buildings and quiet lanes popular with walkers and riders. Local life is shaped by farming, small businesses and village events rather than high‑street amenities, giving the place a distinctly rural Suffolk charm and a strong sense of community.
Postcode districts covering Bentley
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Colchester 11.2 miles17.9 km
- Braintree 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 14 miles22.5 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Felixstowe 11.2 miles18 km
- Witham 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Sudbury 15 miles24.2 km
- Maldon 24.8 miles39.8 km
- Stowmarket 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Harwich 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 12.7 miles20.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Bentley Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Tattingstone Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Capel St. Mary Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Belstead Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Copdock and Washbrook Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Copdock Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Copdock & Washbrook Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Brantham Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Washbrook Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Stutton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Wenham Parva Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Wherstead Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Bentley
IP9 2DS, IP9 2BL, IP9 2BN, IP9 2BT, IP9 2DD, IP9 2FY, IP9 2BX, IP9 2DP, IP9 2DF … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 33.9 miles54.5 km
- Stansted Airport 37 miles59.6 km
- Manningtree Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Mistley Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
Hotels near Bentley Ad
- The Lion 5 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 4.9 miles8 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 4.4 miles7 km
- The Marquis 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 8.1 miles13 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel 4 3 miles4.9 km
Schools in Bentley
- Bentley C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Suffolk College University 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 8 miles12.8 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- University of Essex University 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 12.9 miles20.8 km