Nacton
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.016, 1.215 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 20 40 |
| Population: | 414 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Nacton is a small, mainly rural parish in East Suffolk in the county of Suffolk, England, perched on the north bank of the River Orwell a few miles south of Ipswich. The parish includes the hamlet of Levington and combines estuary shoreline, arable farmland and pockets of woodland, giving it a strong sense of place despite its proximity to the town.
There is a visible historic core with a medieval church and traditional cottages, and the economy remains a mix of agriculture, small local businesses and leisure activities linked to the river such as sailing and birdwatching. Quiet lanes, public footpaths and nearby nature interest make it popular with walkers and those seeking a peaceful village atmosphere while still being within easy reach of Ipswich’s services.
Postcode districts covering Nacton
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Colchester 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 15 miles24.2 km
- Felixstowe 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Sudbury 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Stowmarket 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Harwich 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Halstead 25 miles40.2 km
- Woodbridge 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Kesgrave 3.3 miles5.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Nacton Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Woolverstone Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Purdis Farm Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Priory Heath Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Chelmondiston Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Levington Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Foxhall Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Gainsborough Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Orwell & Villages Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Orwell Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Freston Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Bucklesham Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Nacton
IP10 0DL, IP10 0GA, IP10 0EW, IP10 0EP, IP10 0HB, IP10 0GQ, IP10 0JS, IP10 0JR, IP10 0HN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 37.9 miles61 km
- Stansted Airport 42.7 miles68.7 km
- Derby Road Railway Station 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Ipswich Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Nacton Ad
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 3.7 miles6 km
- The Pier Hotel 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Carlton Hotel 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Tulip Hotel Harwich 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
Schools in Nacton
- Nacton C of E Primary School Primary
- Orwell Park School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Suffolk College University 3.4 miles5.6 km
- Portman Road Stadium 4 miles6.5 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 12.2 miles19.6 km
- University of Essex University 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 15.7 miles25.3 km