About Acton

Acton is a village located in the county of Suffolk, in eastern England, within the CO10 postcode area. It lies in a rural setting, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land typical of the region. The village is situated near the River Stour, which forms part of the boundary between Suffolk and Essex. Acton has a small community with a mix of traditional and modern homes, and it retains a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. The local area offers access to walking paths and is close to several other villages, making it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding countryside. There are no major attractions in the village itself, but it provides a tranquil environment for those seeking a slower pace of life. The nearest town is Sudbury, approximately 6 miles to the west, which offers more amenities and services.

Local Government

District Babergh
County Suffolk
Ward Long Melford
Constituency South Suffolk
Parish Acton
Region East of England

Property Prices 8,172 sales

Average Price £358K
£1K — £16.56M
Detached £470K 2,771
Semi £307K 2,045
Terraced £252K 2,163
Flat £182K 728

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Bures Train Station 5.6 miles
Chappel And Wakes Colne Train Station 9.8 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

13 Primary
2 Secondary
2 Other
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Woodhall Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Hillside Special School Special 1.8 miles Ormiston Sudbury Academy Secondary 1.8 miles Long Melford Church of England Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury Primary 1.9 miles St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Chalk Hill PRU 2.3 miles Pot Kiln Primary School Primary 2.4 miles St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Wells Hall Primary School Primary 2.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Newman's Green 0.9 miles Acton Place 0.9 miles Great Waldingfield 0.9 miles Cuckoo Tye 1.2 miles Chilton 1.2 miles Upsher Green 1.4 miles Little Waldingfield 2 miles Long Melford 2 miles Cornard Tye 2 miles Brundon 2.2 miles Washmere Green 2.2 miles Sudbury 2.2 miles

Streets in CO10 30 shown View all streets

A1071 1 A1092 6 A1141 2 A134 2 Abbey Road 1 Abbitts Place 1 Abbots Close 1 Acton Close 1 Acton Lane 4 Acton Square 1 Addison Road 1 Airey Close 1 Alder Way 1 Alexander Drive 1 Alexandra Road 4 Alston Close 1 Amos Hill 1 Angel Lane 2 Angel Meadows 1 Applecroft Farm Road 1 Applegate Mews 1 Aragon Court 1 Armstrong Close 1 Artesian Close 1 Ash Grove 1 Ash Street 1 Ashen Close 1 Ashen Hill 3 Ashen Lane 4 Ashen Road 5

Postcodes in CO10 50 shown View all postcodes

CO10 0AB CO10 0AD CO10 0AE CO10 0AF CO10 0AG CO10 0AH CO10 0AJ CO10 0AL CO10 0AN CO10 0AP CO10 0AQ CO10 0AR CO10 0AS CO10 0AT CO10 0AU CO10 0AW CO10 0AX CO10 0AY CO10 0AZ CO10 0BA CO10 0BB CO10 0BD CO10 0BE CO10 0BG CO10 0BH CO10 0BJ CO10 0BL CO10 0BN CO10 0BP CO10 0BQ CO10 0BS CO10 0BT CO10 0BU CO10 0BW CO10 0BX CO10 0BY CO10 0BZ CO10 0DA CO10 0DB CO10 0DD CO10 0DE CO10 0DF CO10 0DG CO10 0DH CO10 0DJ CO10 0DL CO10 0DN CO10 0DP CO10 0DQ CO10 0DR

Notable & Famous People from Acton 7 people

Catherine Johnson
Screenwriter
British playwright
Jeremy Wade
Actor
British television presenter and author
Margaret E. Barber
Missionary
British missionary in China
Martha Fiennes
Screenwriter
English film director, writer and producer
Ron Greenwood
Association football coach
English footballer and manager (1921-2006)
Wickham Steed
Historian
British journalist (1871-1956)
William Sancroft
Anglican priest
Archbishop of Canterbury (1617-1693)