Welcome to Somersham

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Introduction

Somersham (also known as Lower Somersham) is a village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Ipswich, with a population of 710 (2005).

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	442 hectares
Population	704 (2021)
Density	159 people/km2
Mean age	45.2
Ward	Blakenham
District	Mid Suffolk
Postcodes	IP8
ONS ID	E04009248

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Council

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

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Education

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

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Somersham Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Somersham Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Somersham 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 Somersham Parish.

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Local News

Hosted and licensed by East Anglian Daily Times

Plans for outdoor equestrian arena in Somersham near Ipswich

Published: 2nd Mar 2024

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Solar farm approved for Somersham and Burstall in Suffolk

Published: 18th Sep 2023

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'This is a green Trojan Horse': Solar farm plans blocked

Published: 17th Feb 2023