Welcome to Willisham

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Introduction

Willisham is a small village in the suburbs of the county town of Ipswich, Suffolk. The small parish village has been present since the 11th century and was included in the Domesday Book. During the 18th century the village was once home to wheat and barley farmers. During the 20th century the village has gained new homes with the local authority building at Fiske Pightle, and private dwellings in the cul-de-sac of North Acres being built in 1965/1966. In the year 2000 the village had 9 new houses built down Tye Lane. The village post office was renovated into a house 8 years ago. The 2011 census recorded a population of 362 people.During the 1870s Willisham was described as: "a parish in Bosmere district, Suffolk; 3 miles W of Claydon r. station, and 7 NW of Ipswich."

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

382 hectares

Population

352 (2021)

Density

92 people/km2

Mean age

45.3

Ward

Battisford & Ringshall

District

Mid Suffolk

Postcodes

IP8

ONS ID

E04009277


Council

Contact details for Willisham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Willisham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Willisham Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Willisham Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Willisham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Willisham Parish.

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Local News

Barking Road in Needham Market flooded again after downpours

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Barking Road in Needham Market flooded again after downpours

Published: 8th Dec 2023

Suffolk village completely cut off by flooded roads

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Suffolk village completely cut off by flooded roads

Published: 20th Dec 2019