Welcome to Stanton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Stanton is a village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England, about nine miles north-east of Bury St Edmunds, on the A143 road to Diss. Close to the village lies the former WW II airfield RAF Shepherds Grove, where American forces were based. One of the main landmarks in the village is the fine restored windmill at Upthorpe Farm, to the east of the village. The name " Stanton" means 'a homestead on stony ground'.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,634 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,917 (2021) |
Density |
179 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.7 |
Ward |
Stanton |
District |
St Edmundsbury |
Postcodes |
IP31 |
ONS ID |
E04009350 |
Council
Contact details for Stanton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Stanton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Stanton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Stanton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Stanton Parish.
Local News
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New look for West Suffolk church after £200k community boost
Published: 29th Feb 2024
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The big stories of 2003 from the Bury St Edmunds area
Published: 11th Apr 2023
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Record number of new deacons and priests to serve Suffolk's communities
Published: 30th Jun 2019