Its parish church of All Saints, with a 15th-century tower and a raised stair turret, dominates the village as a landmark.

[6] Stradbroke's position as a centre for smaller villages and hamlets means it has more facilities than its population might suggest.

There are two pubs, several shops, and local services that include a public library, a community centre, a swimming pool and a gym.

The village includes some 12 mi (19.31 km) of public footpaths, maintained by local government two or three times a year.

In 2012 a field of 6 acres (24,000 m2) was bought on Drapers Hill and 28 allotment gardens laid out, along with a community orchard and wild flower meadow.

The Stradisphere Festival was an annual music event held between 2013 and 2018 in the village featuring acts including Badly Drawn Boy.