Welcome to Halesworth

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Introduction

Halesworth is a market town, civil parish and electoral ward in north-eastern Suffolk, England. The population stood at 4,726 in the 2011 Census. It lies 15 miles (24 km) south-west of Lowestoft, on a tributary of the River Blyth, nine miles (fourteen kilometres) upstream from Southwold. The town is served by Halesworth railway station on the Ipswich–Lowestoft East Suffolk Line. It is twinned with Bouchain in France and Eitorf in Germany. Nearby villages include Cratfield, Wissett, Chediston, Walpole, Blyford, Linstead Parva, Wenhaston, Thorington, Spexhall, Bramfield, Huntingfield, Cookley and Holton.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

447 hectares

Population

4,924 (2021)

Density

1,102 people/km2

Mean age

49.1

Ward

Halesworth & Blything

District

Waveney

Postcodes

IP19

ONS ID

E04009499


Council

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

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Education

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

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Halesworth Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Halesworth Parish.

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Property

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

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Local News

Waveney Valley Conservative candidate Richard Rout

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Waveney Valley Conservative candidate Richard Rout

Published: 18th Jun 2024

Figures show sexual assaults in east Suffolk pubs and bars

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Figures show sexual assaults in east Suffolk pubs and bars

Published: 29th Apr 2024

Police close Halesworth Road in Reydon after crash

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Police close Halesworth Road in Reydon after crash

Published: 9th Apr 2024