Rushmere St. Andrew
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.071, 1.208 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 19 46 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Rushmere St. Andrew is a largely residential village and civil parish on the eastern edge of Ipswich, in the district of East Suffolk, Suffolk, England. It sits where suburban housing meets open countryside, with pockets of heathland and farmland close by, making it popular with people who want easy access to town facilities without losing nearby green space; the Suffolk coast and wider rural landscapes are within a short drive.
Historically an old parish centred on its church, Rushmere St. Andrew today has a quiet local economy made up of small businesses, community services and many commuters who work in Ipswich. The village has an active community life, with clubs, a village hall and sports teams, and retains a mix of historic buildings and post‑war housing that reflects its gradual shift from agricultural roots to a commuter suburb with strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Rushmere St. Andrew
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Colchester 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 23.6 miles38 km
- Felixstowe 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Sudbury 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Stowmarket 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Harwich 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Woodbridge 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Kesgrave 1.4 miles2.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Rushmere Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Playford Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Bixley Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Kesgrave Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- St. John's Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Tuddenham St. Martin Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Westerfield Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Ipswich Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Alexandra Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Little Bealings Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Culpho Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- St. Margaret's Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Rushmere St. Andrew
IP5 1DH, IP5 1DF, IP5 1DQ, IP5 1ED, IP5 1BD, IP5 1DE, IP5 1BX, IP5 1DJ, IP5 1DW … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 40.9 miles65.8 km
- Norwich International Airport 41.9 miles67.4 km
- Derby Road Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Westerfield Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
Hotels near Rushmere St. Andrew Ad
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Carlton Hotel 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 3.8 miles6 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
Local points of interest
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Suffolk College University 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Portman Road Stadium 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 8.7 miles14 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 16 miles25.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 16.6 miles26.8 km
- University of Essex University 17.3 miles27.8 km