Debenham
Parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.227, 1.176 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 16 63 |
| Population: | 2,210 |
| Dialling code: | 01449 (Stowmarket) |
The village and civil parish of Debenham sits in the largely agricultural landscape of central Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England, surrounded by arable fields and small woods and lying close to the headwaters of the River Deben. The village forms a local service centre for surrounding hamlets, with a compact high street, traditional cottages and a conservation area that reflects its long rural history.
There is a strong community feel, supported by shops, pubs, schools and a range of clubs and events, while the built environment shows medieval roots - most notably St Mary's Church and several timber-framed listed buildings. The village’s name is linked to the Debenham family, a connection that later became associated with the national retailer Debenhams, adding an interesting thread to its social and commercial story. The surrounding parish remains predominantly agricultural, combining modern local services with deep historic character.
Postcode districts covering Debenham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 12 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 18.9 miles
- Felixstowe 19.7 miles
- Thetford 22.3 miles
- Sudbury 22.9 miles
- Stowmarket 8.2 miles
- Harwich 20.4 miles
- Beccles 22.7 miles
- Woodbridge 10.7 miles
- Kesgrave 11.7 miles
- Diss 10.7 miles
- Attleborough 20.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Debenham Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Winston Parish 1.3 miles
- Aspall Parish 1.4 miles
- Kenton Parish 2.1 miles
- Mickfield Parish 2.3 miles
- Ashfield cum Thorpe Parish 2.4 miles
- Pettaugh Parish 2.4 miles
- Stonham Ward 2.7 miles
- Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford Parish 2.7 miles
- Bedingfield Parish 2.9 miles
- Monk Soham Parish 3 miles
- Rishangles Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Debenham
IP14 6RY, IP14 6QP, IP14 6QR, IP14 6NF, IP14 6RW, IP14 6PN, IP14 6PW, IP14 6BP, IP14 6FG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 31.4 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 8.3 miles
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 8.8 miles
- Best Western Brome Grange 3 8.4 miles
- Limes Hotel 7.3 miles
- The Scole Hotel 3 9.7 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 11.5 miles
- Suffolk College University 11.9 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 11.9 miles
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 12 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 12.1 miles
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 12.5 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles
- Shepherds Grove Forest 13.4 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 14 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 14.3 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 14.4 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18 miles