South Cove, Suffolk
| South Cove | |
|---|---|
St Lawrence's church | |
Location within Suffolk | |
| Area | 4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Population | 20 (2005 est.) |
| • Density | 4/km2 (10/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM499809 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Beccles |
| Postcode district | NR34 |
| Dialling code | 01502 |
| UK Parliament | |
South Cove is a civil parish in the east of the English county of Suffolk. It is 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the coastal town of Southwold and 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the village of Wrentham in the East Suffolk district. Neighbouring parishes include Covehithe, Frostenden and Reydon as well as Wrentham. The village lies to the east of the main A12 road, on the B1127 road between Wrentham and Southwold, and is around 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) from the North Sea coast.
The parish is sparsely populated. At the 1981 United Kingdom census it had a population of 35 in 11 inhabited houses; in 2005 the population was estimated to be around 20. The parish council operates as a joint council with Frostenden and Uggeshall.