Woodbridge
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.095, 1.31 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 26 49 |
| Population: | 11,200 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Woodbridge in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England is a compact market town on the west bank of the River Deben, set on a scenic tidal estuary that makes it a magnet for sailing, birdwatching and riverside walks. The town has a handsome high street of independent shops and cafés, a late‑18th‑century working landmark in the Woodbridge Tide Mill, and a marina that underpins a lively marine and visitor economy.
Locally it’s well known as the gateway to the Anglo‑Saxon burial site at Sutton Hoo and lies within the attractive Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, which brings steady tourism and cultural interest. Residents enjoy a mix of community events, arts activity and easy rail and road links for commuters into Ipswich, so the town balances historic character, nature and a quietly prosperous local economy.
Postcode districts covering Woodbridge
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Colchester 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Felixstowe 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Sudbury 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Stowmarket 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Harwich 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 16.8 miles27 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Kesgrave 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Diss 21.2 miles34.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Melton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hasketon Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Martlesham Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Great Bealings Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bredfield Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bromeswell Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Little Bealings Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Ufford Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Boulge Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Sutton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Burgh Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Martlesham Heath Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Woodbridge
IP12 4JQ, IP12 4EX, IP12 1NT, IP12 1BL, IP12 1JT, IP12 9TQ, IP12 4BX, IP12 1EL, IP12 4DY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 40.2 miles64.6 km
- London Southend Airport 44.7 miles71.9 km
- Woodbridge Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Melton Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
Hotels near Woodbridge Ad
- Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 1.1 miles1.7 km
- The Crown Hotel 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell 4 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Carlton Hotel 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Ufford Park Resort 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.6 km
Schools in Woodbridge
- Farlingaye High School Secondary
- Kyson Primary School Primary
- St Mary's C of E Primary School, Woodbridge Primary
- Woodbridge Primary School Primary
- Woodbridge School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Suffolk College University 6.8 miles11 km
- Portman Road Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 10 miles16.1 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 14.7 miles23.6 km