Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Ward in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.054, 1.255 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 23 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Martlesham and Purdis Farm form a mixed suburban and semi-rural ward on the eastern edge of Ipswich, within the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. The area blends newer housing and commuter neighbourhoods with patches of heathland, farmland and local green space, giving residents easy access to countryside walks as well as town amenities.
The ward has an interesting modern identity thanks to the presence of Adastral Park and the legacy of Martlesham Heath, the former airfield whose aviation and research history helped shape local industry. That mix of tech employment, commuter links into Ipswich, and active community groups means the place has a quiet, village feel while supporting a significant local economy.
Postcode districts covering Martlesham & Purdis Farm
IP3, IP4, IP5, IP10, IP12, IP13
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 3.7 miles
- Colchester 19.2 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 18 miles
- Felixstowe 7.4 miles
- Sudbury 22.1 miles
- Stowmarket 14.4 miles
- Harwich 8.3 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 13.9 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 15.2 miles
- Woodbridge 3.6 miles
- Kesgrave 1 mile
- Diss 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Martlesham Heath Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Kesgrave Built-up area 1 mile
- Foxhall Parish 1.1 miles
- Brightwell Parish 1.3 miles
- Martlesham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Bucklesham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Little Bealings Built-up area 2 miles
- Playford Parish 2 miles
- Purdis Farm Parish 2.1 miles
- Rushmere St. Andrew Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Newbourne Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Bixley Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
IP5 3SU, IP5 4AA, IP5 3RA, IP3 8RF, IP3 8UB, IP3 8US, IP12 4SN, IP12 4RW, IP12 4TD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 41 miles
- Norwich International Airport 43 miles
- Derby Road Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Woodbridge Railway Station 3.6 miles
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Schools in Martlesham & Purdis Farm
- Birchwood Primary School Primary
- Martlesham Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 1.3 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 2.6 miles
- Suffolk College University 3.9 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 4.6 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 4.7 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 6.5 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 7.3 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 7.7 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 12.7 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 14.7 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 16.6 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 17.6 miles