Welcome to Willisham
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
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."
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.
Education
View educational establishments in Willisham Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Willisham Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Willisham Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Willisham Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Willisham Parish.
Local News
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Barking Road in Needham Market flooded again after downpours
Published: 8th Dec 2023
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Suffolk village completely cut off by flooded roads
Published: 20th Dec 2019