Welcome to Bawdsey
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Bawdsey is a village and civil parish in Suffolk, eastern England. Located on the other side of the river Deben from Felixstowe, it had an estimated population of 340 in 2007, reducing to 276 at the Census 2011. Bawdsey Manor is notable as the place where radar research took place early in World War II, before moving to Worth Matravers near Swanage in May 1940, and from there to Malvern, Worcestershire in 1942. Bawdsey had both Chain Home and Chain Home Low early warning radar stations during World War II. The World War Two defences constructed around Bawdsey Point have been documented. They included a number of pillboxes, landmines and flame fougasse installations. The beaches were protected with extensive barriers of scaffolding.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
698 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
290 (2021) |
Density |
42 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.6 |
Ward |
Deben |
District |
Suffolk Coastal |
Postcodes |
IP12 |
ONS ID |
E04009369 |
Council
Contact details for Bawdsey Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Bawdsey Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Bawdsey Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Bawdsey Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bawdsey Parish.
Local News
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Natural England unveils plans for final stretch of coast path in Suffolk
Published: 9th Feb 2021