Rushmere St. Andrew
Ward in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.05, 1.213 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 20 43 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Rushmere St. Andrew sits on the eastern fringe of Ipswich in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, and has a mix of suburban streets and open countryside. The ward benefits from nearby commons and heathland such as Rushmere Heath and the valley of the River Fynn, giving residents easy access to walking, birdwatching and informal recreation while still being a short commute into town.
Historically a farming parish, the area now combines Victorian and post‑war housing with pockets of more recent development; the historic parish church of St Andrew's Church and a lively village hall reflect a village identity that coexists with commuter life. Local shops, sports clubs and community groups help sustain a rounded social life, and the surrounding lowland heath links the ward into the wider Sandlings landscape and coastal economy of the region.
Postcode districts covering Rushmere St. Andrew
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Colchester 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Felixstowe 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Sudbury 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Stowmarket 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Harwich 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 15 miles24.1 km
- Woodbridge 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Kesgrave 1.3 miles2.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Bixley Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Priory Heath Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Purdis Farm Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- St. John's Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Kesgrave Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Rushmere St. Andrew Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Foxhall Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Holywells Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Rushmere Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Martlesham & Purdis Farm Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Ipswich Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Gainsborough Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Rushmere St. Andrew
IP4 5UF, IP4 5SX, IP4 5TW, IP4 5YD, IP4 5TH, IP4 5UP, IP4 5UL, IP4 5UW, IP3 8NQ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 39.8 miles64 km
- Stansted Airport 43.2 miles69.5 km
- Derby Road Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ipswich Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Rushmere St. Andrew Ad
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Carlton Hotel 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Pier Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in Rushmere St. Andrew
- Broke Hall Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 0.6 miles1 km
- Suffolk College University 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Portman Road Stadium 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 6.2 miles10 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 15.9 miles25.6 km
- University of Essex University 16.3 miles26.2 km