Battisford
Parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.147, 0.986 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 04 54 |
| Dialling code: | 01449 (Stowmarket) |
The village of Battisford sits in the heart of the rural district of Mid Suffolk in Suffolk, England, a few miles south‑east of Stowmarket and close to Needham Market. It occupies gently rolling East Anglian countryside of arable fields, hedgerows and small woodlands, giving a peaceful, agricultural character.
Battisford has historic roots stretching back to medieval times and a strong community spirit centred on the village hall and an active parish council; local life is marked by occasional fetes and gatherings. The local economy remains largely agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby centres such as Ipswich and Stowmarket, and the mix of traditional cottages and newer homes reflects its quiet yet engaged village character.
Postcode districts covering Battisford
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 10.1 miles
- Colchester 18 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 24.9 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 12.9 miles
- Felixstowe 19.8 miles
- Haverhill 23.9 miles
- Thetford 21.1 miles
- Sudbury 13.1 miles
- Stowmarket 2.7 miles
- Harwich 18.6 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 23.5 miles
- Frinton-on-Sea 24.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ringshall Parish 1.1 miles
- Battisford Tye Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Combs Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Little Finborough Parish 1.4 miles
- Battisford & Ringshall Ward 1.6 miles
- Barking Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Great Bricett Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Badley Parish 2.1 miles
- Combs Ford Ward 2.3 miles
- Wattisham Parish 2.7 miles
- Willisham Parish 2.7 miles
- Stowmarket Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Battisford
IP14 2LL, IP14 2NE, IP14 2LZ, IP14 2LW, IP14 2LG, IP14 2HP, IP14 2HH, IP14 2ND, IP14 2HF … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 36.7 miles
- Norwich International Airport 38.6 miles
- Needham Market Railway Station 3 miles
- Stowmarket Railway Station 3 miles
Hotels near Battisford Ad
- Travelodge Ipswich Beacon Hill 3 4 miles
- The Railway 5 8.9 miles
- Sorrel Horse Inn 5.3 miles
- The Peacock Inn 4 5.3 miles
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- Travelodge Ipswich Stowmarket 3 4.7 miles
- Swan Hotel & Spa 4 8.5 miles
- Premier Inn Ipswich North 3 6 miles
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 6 miles
- Retreat East 5 5.8 miles
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 9.3 miles
- Suffolk College University 9.9 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 12 miles
- Shepherds Grove Forest 12.1 miles
- Ickworth House Estate 15 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 15.5 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 15.6 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 15.9 miles
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 15.9 miles
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 16.7 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 17.8 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 18 miles