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Martlesham Heath

Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England

Coordinates:52.061, 1.275
OS grid ref:TM 24 45
Dialling code: 01473 (Ipswich)
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Martlesham Heath sits on the outskirts of the village of Martlesham in East Suffolk, Suffolk, around six miles east of Ipswich. Built largely on the site of the former airfield, it blends suburban housing with stretches of heathland and green space, making it popular with families and walkers while still feeling distinctly connected to the surrounding countryside.

The area has a notable history as RAF Martlesham Heath, once important for fighter trials and testing, and today the local economy is strongly influenced by the presence of Adastral Park, a major technology and telecoms hub. That mix of aviation heritage, green open space and a commuter/tech workforce gives the community a quiet, modern village character with local schools, sports clubs and small commercial centres serving residents.

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Transport links

  • London Southend Airport 41.9 miles67.4 km
  • Norwich International Airport 42.5 miles68.4 km
  • Woodbridge Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
  • Derby Road Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km

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Schools in Martlesham Heath

  • Birchwood Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 2 miles3.3 km
  • Foxall Stadium Stadium 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Suffolk College University 4.8 miles7.7 km
  • Portman Road Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
  • Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 7.8 miles12.6 km
  • Harwich Harbor Harbour 7.9 miles12.6 km
  • Snape Maltings Theatre 11.8 miles19 km
  • Pedlars Wood Forest 15.2 miles24.4 km
  • Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 15.6 miles25.1 km
  • Sibton Abbey Historic site 16.9 miles27.2 km