South East Cosford is a largely rural ward in the district of Babergh, set within the gently rolling countryside of Suffolk in England. It comprises a scatter of small villages and hamlets surrounded by arable fields, hedgerows and pockets of ancient woodland, with a built character that often includes timber‑framed cottages, medieval churches and a handful of listed buildings that speak to the area's long history.
Economically the ward is shaped by agriculture and a mix of local trades, with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work; socially it retains a strong village feel with community halls, parish councils and seasonal events bringing people together. Conservation of landscape and heritage is a recurring theme, alongside rural issues such as transport, broadband and housing that influence local debate and planning.
Postcode districts covering South East Cosford
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 9.7 miles
- Colchester 13 miles
- Braintree 21.3 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 21 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 14.9 miles
- Felixstowe 18.7 miles
- Haverhill 21.7 miles
- Witham 23 miles
- Thetford 24.8 miles
- Sudbury 9.3 miles
- Stowmarket 7.8 miles
- Harwich 16.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whatfield Parish 0.5 miles
- Semer Parish 1 mile
- Aldham Parish 1.6 miles
- Hadleigh North Ward 1.7 miles
- Nedging-with-Naughton Parish 1.8 miles
- Elmsett Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Nedging Tye Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Hadleigh Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Kersey Parish 2.3 miles
- Bildeston Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Chelsworth Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Lindsey Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in South East Cosford
IP7 7FJ, IP7 6FU, IP7 6HS, IP7 6QS, IP7 6QH, IP7 6RU, IP7 7HQ, IP7 7LE, IP7 6RQ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 33 miles
- London Southend Airport 36.5 miles
- Needham Market Railway Station 7 miles
- Stowmarket Railway Station 8.1 miles
- Bus Station 9.4 miles
Hotels near South East Cosford Ad
- The Peacock Inn 4 2.5 miles
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- Marquis Suffolk 3.8 miles
- Swan Hotel & Spa 4 6.7 miles
- Stoke By Nayland Golf & Spa Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- The Railway 5 9.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 7.2 miles
- The Crown Inn 3 6.4 miles
- Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel 4 8.2 miles
- The Crown Stoke By Nayland 4 6.5 miles
Schools in South East Cosford
- Elmsett C of E Primary School Primary
- Kersey C of E Primary School Primary
- Whatfield C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 8.7 miles
- Suffolk College University 9.4 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 12 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 13.1 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 13.5 miles
- University of Essex University 13.7 miles
- Ickworth House Estate 15.8 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 15.8 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 15.8 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 15.9 miles
- Shepherds Grove Forest 16.4 miles