Debenham
Built-up area in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.225, 1.178 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 17 63 |
| Population: | 2,210 |
| Dialling code: | 01449 (Stowmarket) |
Debenham is a large village and civil parish in the district of Mid Suffolk, in rural Suffolk, England, lying roughly 12 miles north of Ipswich. Historically a market village, it still has a compact high street with a pleasant mix of timber‑framed cottages and Georgian houses clustered around a medieval parish church.
The local economy remains tied to agriculture alongside a number of independent shops, pubs and small businesses, and the village is known for an active community life with clubs, seasonal events and community‑run services such as the library. It’s a good example of traditional Suffolk village living and a handy base for exploring neighbouring market towns and the surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Debenham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 11.8 miles19 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 19 miles30.6 km
- Felixstowe 19.5 miles31.5 km
- Thetford 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Sudbury 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Stowmarket 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Harwich 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Beccles 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Woodbridge 10.6 miles17 km
- Kesgrave 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Diss 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Attleborough 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Winston Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Aspall Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Kenton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ashfield cum Thorpe Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Pettaugh Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Mickfield Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Stonham Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bedingfield Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Monk Soham Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Framsden Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Stonham Aspal Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Debenham
IP14 6LB, IP14 6QR, IP14 6RB, IP14 6QB, IP14 6QD, IP14 6PR, IP14 6ST, IP14 6SH, IP14 6SA … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 31.5 miles50.7 km
- Stansted Airport 46.4 miles74.7 km
- Needham Market Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Stowmarket Railway Station 7.9 miles12.7 km
Hotels near Debenham Ad
- The Oaksmere 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Best Western Brome Grange 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Limes Hotel 7.2 miles11.7 km
- The Scole Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Debenham
- Debenham High School Secondary
- Sir Robert Hitcham C of E Voluntary Aided School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Suffolk College University 11.8 miles19 km
- Portman Road Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.9 miles28.8 km