Elmsett is a small, traditionally rural village and civil parish in the district of Babergh in south Suffolk, England. Set among the red-brick cottages, hedged lanes and farmland typical of East Anglia, it feels quietly tucked away but is within easy reach of market towns such as Hadleigh and the larger centre of Ipswich, making it a peaceful base for commuters as well as farmers.
The village retains a strong local identity: a historic parish church and several listed timber-framed buildings hint at its long past, while agriculture - especially arable farming and small-scale fruit growing - remains important to the local economy. Community life revolves around the village hall, social events and conservation-minded residents who work to preserve the lanes, commons and rural character that make Elmsett typical of Suffolk village life.
Postcode districts covering Elmsett
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Colchester 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Braintree 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Felixstowe 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Haverhill 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Witham 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Sudbury 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Stowmarket 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Harwich 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 19.2 miles31 km
Neighbouring places
- Aldham Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Whatfield Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Flowton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Offton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- South East Cosford Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hadleigh South Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hadleigh North Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Hadleigh Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Somersham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hintlesham Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Burstall Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Willisham Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Elmsett
IP7 6LP, IP7 6LW, IP7 6LX, IP7 6LU, IP7 6LT, IP7 6LY, IP7 6LD, IP7 6RR, IP7 6NG … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 34.9 miles56.1 km
- London Southend Airport 37.1 miles59.6 km
- Needham Market Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
- Ipswich Railway Station 6.6 miles10.7 km
Schools in Elmsett
- Elmsett C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Suffolk College University 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
- University of Essex University 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 14.1 miles22.6 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 14.9 miles24 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 16 miles25.8 km