Barrow
Ward in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.242, 0.617 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 78 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01284 (Bury-St-Edmunds) |
Barrow is a largely rural ward in West Suffolk, Suffolk, England, lying amid the gentle, arable countryside just outside Bury St Edmunds. The area combines a small village centre with surrounding hamlets and farmland, giving it a distinctly rural feel while remaining within easy reach of town services and transport links.
Its character is shaped by a mix of historic buildings around the parish church, agricultural activity and a growing commuter population; local life often revolves around the village hall, parish events and the occasional pub or club. Conservation interests and listed cottages reflect the ward’s historic roots, while newer housing and community initiatives point to a quietly evolving social and economic profile.
Postcode districts covering Barrow
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Braintree 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Haverhill 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Thetford 13.3 miles21.3 km
- Sudbury 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Stowmarket 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Newmarket 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Ely 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Saffron Walden 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Mildenhall 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Halstead 20.6 miles33.1 km
Neighbouring places
- The Saxhams Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Barrow Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Risby Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ickworth Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Denham Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Westley Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Chevington Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Hargrave Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Horringer Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Higham Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Chedburgh & Chevington Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Minden Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Barrow
IP29 5DB, IP29 5EN, IP29 5LB, IP29 5JS, IP29 5BU, IP28 6NP, IP33 3TR, IP29 5AF, IP28 6RE … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 29.5 miles47.5 km
- Norwich International Airport 41 miles66 km
- Bury St Edmunds Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kennett Railway Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
Hotels near Barrow Ad
- All Saints Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel 5 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Angel Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Jockey Club Rooms 9 miles14.4 km
- Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Best Western Priory Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 4 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Worlington Hall 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Riverside House Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Best Western Heath Court Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
Schools in Barrow
- Barrow C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ickworth House Estate 2.2 miles3.6 km
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 19.7 miles31.7 km