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 miles19.2 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Felixstowe 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Thetford 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Sudbury 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Stowmarket 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Harwich 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Beccles 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Woodbridge 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Kesgrave 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Diss 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Attleborough 20.8 miles33.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Debenham Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Winston Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aspall Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Kenton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Mickfield Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ashfield cum Thorpe Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Pettaugh Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Stonham Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Bedingfield Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Monk Soham Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Rishangles Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Debenham
IP14 6RU, IP14 6RA, IP14 6PU, IP14 6SQ, IP14 6SL, IP14 6QS, IP14 6JD, IP14 6JX, IP14 6JG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 31.4 miles50.5 km
- Stansted Airport 46.4 miles74.7 km
- Needham Market Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Stowmarket Railway Station 7.9 miles12.6 km
Hotels near Debenham Ad
- The Oaksmere 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Best Western Brome Grange 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Limes Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Scole Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 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 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Suffolk College University 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Portman Road Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 12 miles19.3 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 14 miles22.5 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 14.3 miles23 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18 miles28.9 km