Welcome to Sotterley
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Sotterley, originally Southern-lea from its situation south of the river, is a village and civil parish in the East Suffolk district, in the English county of Suffolk, located approximately 4 miles (6 km) south-east of Beccles and 1.5 miles (2 km) east of Willingham St Mary and Shadingfield. The parish is primarily agricultural with a dispersed population of 113 at the 2011 census. The parish council operates to administer jointly the parishes of Shadingfield, Willingham St Mary, Sotterley and Ellough.Sotterley Hall remains at the centre of the parish which now has very few basic services. A saw mill operates in the village, often making use of wood from the 160 hectares (400 acres) of mixed woodland managed by the Sotterley estate.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
647 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
114 (2021) |
Density |
18 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.0 |
Ward |
Bungay & Wainford |
District |
Waveney |
Postcodes |
NR34 |
ONS ID |
E04009527 |
Council
Contact details for Sotterley Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sotterley Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sotterley Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Sotterley Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sotterley Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sotterley Parish.
Local News
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Country fair at Sotterley Hall near Beccles this weekend
Published: 19th Jun 2023
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Suffolk village potholes cause Sotterley people to get angry
Published: 7th Mar 2024