Copdock and Washbrook form a largely rural ward in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, sitting a few miles west of Ipswich. The area is characterised by rolling arable farmland, hedgerows and scattered villages, with a mix of long‑standing farming families and commuters who work in nearby urban centres.
Historic features include medieval parish churches and traditional cottages, and the community remains active with village halls, local pubs and clubs; Copdock is also known locally for hosting the annual Copdock & Old Ipswich Show, a long‑running agricultural and country fair that underlines the ward’s rural roots and social life.
Postcode districts covering Copdock & Washbrook
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 5.1 miles
- Colchester 11.7 miles
- Braintree 23.5 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 16.1 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 20.6 miles
- Felixstowe 12.9 miles
- Witham 23.6 miles
- Sudbury 13.6 miles
- Stowmarket 11.4 miles
- Harwich 10.5 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 14.9 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 15.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Copdock and Washbrook Parish 0.6 miles
- Chattisham Parish 0.9 miles
- Copdock Built-up area 1 mile
- Hintlesham Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Washbrook Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Wenham Parva Parish 1.6 miles
- Capel St. Mary Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Belstead Parish 2 miles
- Wenham Magna Parish 2.1 miles
- Burstall Parish 2.4 miles
- Sproughton & Pinewood Ward 2.5 miles
- Bentley Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Copdock & Washbrook
IP8 3HY, IP8 3DN, CO7 6QF, IP8 3DZ, IP8 3NJ, CO7 6PP, IP8 3EE, IP8 3JQ, IP8 3QH … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 35 miles
- Stansted Airport 36.3 miles
- Ipswich Railway Station 4.1 miles
- Manningtree Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels in Copdock & Washbrook Ad
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4
- Premier Inn Ipswich 3
- Travelodge Ipswich Capel St Mary 3
- Best Western Ipswich Hotel 4
Schools in Copdock & Washbrook
- Bentley C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Copdock Primary School Primary
- Hintlesham and Chattisham C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 4.3 miles
- Suffolk College University 4.9 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 7.4 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 9.9 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 11 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 11 miles
- University of Essex University 11.2 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 11.9 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 12.2 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 13 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 13.9 miles