Stradbroke & Laxfield
Ward in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.289, 1.323 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 26 70 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 (Saxmundham) |
The ward centred on Stradbroke and Laxfield sits in rural Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England, characterised by gently rolling arable countryside, pockets of ancient woodland and a scattering of honey‑coloured timber‑framed and thatched houses. Both villages have historic parish churches and conservation areas, and are within easy reach of market towns such as Eye and Framlingham, making the area popular with walkers, cyclists and people seeking a quieter country life while still able to commute to larger centres.
Locally the economy remains rooted in agriculture alongside small businesses, crafts and village services; lively community life is expressed through village halls, pubs, seasonal fêtes and volunteer-run shops and clubs. The ward has a strong sense of local identity and heritage, with listed buildings and traditional streetscapes that reflect generations of rural Suffolk history.
Postcode districts covering Stradbroke & Laxfield
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 17.5 miles
- Norwich 24.4 miles
- Lowestoft 21.3 miles
- Felixstowe 22.7 miles
- Stowmarket 15.6 miles
- Harwich 24.7 miles
- Beccles 15.3 miles
- Woodbridge 13.4 miles
- Kesgrave 16.1 miles
- Diss 10.8 miles
- Attleborough 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brundish Parish 0.5 miles
- Wilby Parish 1.5 miles
- Laxfield Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Dennington Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Tannington Parish 2.5 miles
- Stradbroke Built-up area 3 miles
- Badingham Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Worlingworth Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Athelington Parish 3.3 miles
- Ubbeston Parish 3.4 miles
- Cratfield Parish 3.5 miles
- Saxtead Parish 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Stradbroke & Laxfield
IP21 5LF, IP13 8FN, IP13 8DS, IP13 8FS, IP13 8HF, IP21 5EZ, IP21 5HX, IP21 5HU, IP13 7NL … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 26.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 54 miles
- Darsham Railway Station 8.5 miles
- Halesworth Railway Station 8.7 miles
Hotels near Stradbroke & Laxfield Ad
- The Oaksmere 4 8.7 miles
- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 4 8.8 miles
- Best Western Brome Grange 3 9 miles
- Satis House 3 8.2 miles
- Swan Hotel 3 7.9 miles
Schools in Stradbroke & Laxfield
- All Saints C of E Primary School, Laxfield Primary
- Stradbroke C of E Primary School Primary
- Stradbroke High School Secondary
- Wilby C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 6.1 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 8 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 11.3 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.3 miles
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 13 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 13.5 miles
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 14.5 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 14.9 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 15.3 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 16.7 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 17 miles
- Suffolk College University 17.6 miles