St. James, South Elmham
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.381, 1.4 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 31 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01986 (Bungay) |
St James, South Elmham is a very small, rural parish in East Suffolk, set within the low-lying agricultural landscape of the Waveney valley and forming part of the local cluster of hamlets known as the Saints. The area is characterised by dispersed farms, hedged fields and quiet lanes, with nearby market towns such as Bungay and Halesworth providing shops and services.
Historically the parish reflects its medieval roots, with the church and old field patterns marking a long continuity of settlement; agriculture has remained central to the local economy while the parish’s tranquillity and riverside surroundings attract walkers and visitors interested in Suffolk’s rural heritage. Socially it is a small, close-knit community that largely orients to the amenities and events of the surrounding towns.
Postcode districts covering St. James, South Elmham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Norwich 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Lowestoft 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Great Yarmouth 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Stowmarket 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Beccles 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Woodbridge 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Kesgrave 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Diss 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Attleborough 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Bradwell 18.6 miles30 km
Neighbouring places
- St. James South Elmham Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Metfield Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- All Saints and St. Nicholas, South Elmham Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- St. Margaret, South Elmham Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- St. Cross, South Elmham Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Linstead Parva Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Mendham Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- St. Michael, South Elmham Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Linstead Magna Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Rumburgh Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- St. Peter, South Elmham Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- St. Mary, South Elmham otherwise Homersfield Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in St. James, South Elmham
IP19 0HX, IP19 0JA, IP19 0HU, IP19 0HN, IP19 0HR, IP19 0AP, IP19 0HW, IP19 0HS, IP19 0HP … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 21 miles33.7 km
- Stansted Airport 60.1 miles96.7 km
- Halesworth Railway Station 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Brampton 6.2 miles9.9 km
Hotels near St. James, South Elmham Ad
- Munnings Lodge 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Angel 5 miles8.1 km
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Swan Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Satis House 3 9.3 miles15 km
Local points of interest
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 15.5 miles25 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 17.6 miles28.3 km