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Location & connectivity

Location & connectivity

Henley Gate,
a place to call home

On the outskirts of the thirving town of Ipswich, you'll have everything you need right on your doorstep. Great local amenities while surrounded by peaceful green countryside, so you can enjoy a life that's well-connected and peaceful.

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Effortless connections

Norwich offers excellent travel links, making it easy to reach popular locations both within the region and beyond.

By Road:
  • Ipswich Town Centre 5 min
  • Bury St Edmunds 35 min
  • Colchester 40 min
  • Aldeburgh 45 min
By Bus:
  • Ipswich Town Centre 15 min
  • Ipswich Train Station 25 min
  • Ipswich Hospital 50 min
  • Felixstowe 1 hr 10 min
By Train:
  • Colchester 20 min
  • Norwich 40 min
  • Felixstowe 30 min
  • London Liverpool Street 1 hr 10 min
By Bike:
  • Westerfield Station 10 min
  • ASDA Superstore 10 min
  • The Cornhill 10 min
  • Ipswich Hospital 20 min

Norwich is well-connected by a network of major roads linking you with major cities or with the coast, ensuring smooth travel to various destinations:

A147
Arrive in the city centre in 11 minutes

A11
This primary route links Norwich to London and the Midlands via Cambridge.

A47
Connecting Norwich to Great Yarmouth in the east and Peterborough in the west, the A47 is a crucial corridor for regional travel.

A140
Running south from Norwich to Ipswich, the A140 provides another important link to the southern region.

With a stop less than a minute walk away, travelling by bus is easy and accessible.

City5
Passing through Salhouse Road, this route connects Rackheath to Norwich City Centre, with a service arriving every 30 minutes.

Arrive on this service to Castle Meadow and pick up the 14 bus to take you directly to Norwich Train Station in just 3 minutes!

Sprowston Park & Ride
A reliable service that takes you into the city, stopping by Norwich Castle in 38 minutes, a 5 minute drive away from Woodland Heath.

As a major rail hub, Norwich railway station provides frequent and reliable services to several key destinations:

London Liverpool Street
1 hour 50 minutes
Direct trains to London,, making it convenient for business or leisure trips to the capital.

Cambridge
1 hour 20 minutes
A direct service to Cambridge, ideal for accessing this historic university city.

Ipswich
40 minutes
Regular services to Ipswich are available with a short journey time.

Norwich City Council provides a wealth of information on the cycle routes that connect the city centre with surrounding areas.

One of these routes is the Pink Pedalway that runs along Salhouse Road just moments from your doorstep. This takes you from Heartsease, through the heart of the city centre, all the way to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital on the city’s west side.

Pink Pedalway
One of these routes is the Pink Pedalway that runs along Salhouse Road just moments from your doorstep. This takes you from Heartsease, through the heart of the city centre, all the way to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital on the city’s west side.

A hub of opportunity

Located in south Suffolk, Ipswich boasts a wealth of excellent amenities. The vibrant town centre features the four-storey Buttermarket Centre packed with a variety of shops, cafes and a cinema, while the town's historic heart, The Cornhill, offers a mix of independent boutiques and lively markets. For a more relaxed pace, take a tranquil stroll along the Neptune Marina and enjoy an impressive choice of restaurants, including the Mariners restaurant; a unique dining experience aboard a beautifully a restored 1899 boat.

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Local schools

Ipswich and Suffolk provides families with a wide selection of high-quality educational institutions, guaranteeing that children have access to outstanding schooling options from primary through to college.

*Distances taken from Google Maps.
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