Occold
Parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.293, 1.165 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 15 70 |
| Population: | 519 |
| Dialling code: | 01379 (Diss) |
Occold is a small village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, in the rural heart of East Anglia, England. It sits within an agricultural landscape of rolling arable fields, hedgerows and quiet lanes and retains a distinctly historic character, with buildings and place‑names that reflect centuries of village life.
Local life is traditionally shaped by farming and a close‑knit community culture, with residents typically relying on nearby market towns for wider services while gathering for parish events and seasonal activities at village venues. The area appeals to walkers and those interested in rural heritage, offering a peaceful example of Suffolk village life rather than large commercial or industrial development.
Postcode districts covering Occold
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Norwich 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 18.6 miles30 km
- Felixstowe 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Thetford 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Stowmarket 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Beccles 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Woodbridge 15 miles24.2 km
- Kesgrave 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Diss 6.2 miles10 km
- Attleborough 16.3 miles26.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Occold Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Thorndon Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rishangles Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Redlingfield Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Braiseworth Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bedingfield Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Denham Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Eye Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Southolt Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Stoke Ash Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hoxne & Worlingworth Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Yaxley Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Occold
IP23 7PB, IP23 7PN, IP23 7PL, IP23 7PE, IP23 7PP, IP23 7PW, IP23 7PS, IP23 7PR, IP23 7LD … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 26.9 miles43.3 km
- Stansted Airport 48.5 miles78.1 km
- Diss Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Stowmarket Railway Station 10 miles16 km
Hotels near Occold Ad
- The Oaksmere 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Best Western Brome Grange 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Scole Hotel 5 miles8.1 km
- The Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 6.2 miles10 km
- Swan Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.2 km
Schools in Occold
- Occold Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 8.7 miles14 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Portman Road Stadium 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Suffolk College University 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 17.3 miles27.8 km