Ashbocking
Built-up area in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.145, 1.191 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 18 54 |
| Population: | 356 |
| Dialling code: | 01473 (Ipswich) |
Ashbocking is a small rural village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk, England, set among gently rolling arable farmland and hedged lanes typical of the East Anglian landscape. The settlement feels quiet and agricultural, with a mix of traditional cottages and farmsteads, and many residents travel to nearby towns such as Ipswich and Stowmarket for work and services.
Its history is visible in a medieval parish church and a number of older, listed buildings, and community life tends to revolve around village events and the village hall rather than commercial centres. Economically it remains largely tied to farming and small local businesses, but its pleasant setting and ease of access to larger towns make it a popular place for people seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Ashbocking
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Colchester 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Felixstowe 14.3 miles23 km
- Sudbury 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Stowmarket 8.9 miles14.2 km
- Harwich 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Woodbridge 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Kesgrave 6 miles9.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Otley Bottom Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Swilland Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Otley Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hemingstone Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Gosbeck Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Helmingham Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Henley Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Witnesham Built-up area 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Clopton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Claydon & Barham Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Crowfield Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Coddenham Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Ashbocking
IP6 9JS, IP6 9JJ, IP6 9NH, IP6 9LA, IP6 9JY, IP6 9NL, IP6 9JH, IP6 9JT, IP6 9JX … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 36.9 miles59.3 km
- Stansted Airport 44.5 miles71.5 km
- Westerfield Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Needham Market Railway Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
Hotels near Ashbocking Ad
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Milsoms Kesgrave Hall 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Novotel Ipswich Centre 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Carlton Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Crown Hotel 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Holiday Inn Ipswich 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
Local points of interest
- Suffolk College University 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Portman Road Stadium 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 13 miles20.9 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 16 miles25.7 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 17.2 miles27.7 km