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 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 19 miles
- Felixstowe 19.5 miles
- Thetford 22.4 miles
- Sudbury 22.9 miles
- Stowmarket 8.3 miles
- Harwich 20.3 miles
- Beccles 22.7 miles
- Woodbridge 10.6 miles
- Kesgrave 11.5 miles
- Diss 10.9 miles
- Attleborough 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Winston Parish 1.2 miles
- Aspall Parish 1.5 miles
- Kenton Parish 2.1 miles
- Ashfield cum Thorpe Parish 2.2 miles
- Pettaugh Parish 2.3 miles
- Mickfield Parish 2.4 miles
- Stonham Ward 2.6 miles
- Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford Parish 2.9 miles
- Bedingfield Parish 3 miles
- Monk Soham Parish 3 miles
- Framsden Parish 3.1 miles
- Stonham Aspal Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Debenham
IP14 6RT, IP14 6FJ, IP14 6QA, IP14 6QW, IP14 6BL, IP14 6PL, IP14 6RL, IP14 6RE, IP14 6SH … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 31.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 46.4 miles
- Needham Market Railway Station 7.2 miles
- Stowmarket Railway Station 7.9 miles
Hotels near Debenham Ad
- The Oaksmere 4 8.4 miles
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 8.7 miles
- Best Western Brome Grange 3 8.5 miles
- Limes Hotel 7.2 miles
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 miles
- Suffolk College University 11.8 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 11.8 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 12.2 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 12.7 miles
- Shepherds Grove Forest 13.6 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13.8 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 14.1 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 14.4 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.9 miles