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 miles15.6 km
- Colchester 13 miles20.9 km
- Braintree 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 21 miles33.9 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Felixstowe 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Haverhill 21.7 miles35 km
- Witham 23 miles37 km
- Thetford 24.8 miles40 km
- Sudbury 9.3 miles15 km
- Stowmarket 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Harwich 16.4 miles26.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Whatfield Parish 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Semer Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Aldham Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hadleigh North Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Nedging-with-Naughton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Elmsett Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Nedging Tye Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hadleigh Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kersey Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bildeston Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Chelsworth Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Lindsey Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in South East Cosford
IP7 6PN, IP7 7HA, IP7 7HQ, IP7 6LW, IP7 7HU, IP7 7BL, IP7 6RR, IP7 6HU, IP7 7BW … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 33 miles53.1 km
- London Southend Airport 36.5 miles58.8 km
- Needham Market Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
- Stowmarket Railway Station 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Bus Station 9.4 miles15.2 km
Hotels near South East Cosford Ad
- The Marquis 3.8 miles6 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Lion 5 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Milsoms 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
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 miles14 km
- Suffolk College University 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 13.5 miles21.7 km
- University of Essex University 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Ickworth House Estate 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 16.4 miles26.4 km