Hessett
Built-up area in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.217, 0.833 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 93 61 |
| Population: | 464 |
| Dialling code: | 01359 (Pakenham) |
Hessett is a small rural village and civil parish in the district of Mid Suffolk, in the county of Suffolk, England. Set in the rolling arable countryside typical of the region, it lies within easy reach of larger market towns such as Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, making it a quiet residential spot with good road links to nearby centres including Ipswich.
The village has a distinctly historic and agricultural character, with several older buildings and a parish church reflecting medieval origins, while the local economy remains strongly influenced by farming alongside a number of residents who commute to nearby towns. Socially, Hessett retains the close-knit community feel of a Suffolk village, with village events, a village hall and conservation-minded residents helping to preserve the rural character and local traditions.
Postcode districts covering Hessett
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Colchester 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Haverhill 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Thetford 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Sudbury 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Stowmarket 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Newmarket 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Mildenhall 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Halstead 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Woodbridge 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Kesgrave 20.2 miles32.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Beyton Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Drinkstone Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Drinkstone Green Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bradfield St. George Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Tostock Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Gedding Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Thurston Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Woolpit Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Rougham Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Felsham Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Rattlesden Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Bradfield St. Clare Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Hessett
IP30 9NR, IP30 9BQ, IP30 9AX, IP30 9BE, IP30 9GP, IP30 9BA, IP30 9BG, IP30 9XE, IP30 9BB … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 34.3 miles55.1 km
- Norwich International Airport 36.9 miles59.4 km
- Thurston Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Elmswell Railway Station 3.6 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Hessett Ad
- The Grange Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Angel Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- All Saints Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds 3 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Best Western Priory Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
Local points of interest
- Shepherds Grove Forest 7 miles11.3 km
- Ickworth House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 10.6 miles17 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 14.9 miles24 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Portman Road Stadium 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Suffolk College University 18 miles28.9 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 19.5 miles31.4 km