Willisham is a small village in the suburbs of the county town of Ipswich, Suffolk.

During the 20th century the village has gained new homes with the local authority building at Fiske Pightle, and private dwellings in the cul-de-sac of North Acres being built in 1965/1966.

[6] The origin of the name Willisham is stated on the parish council website as being: "derived from Wiglaf Meadow or Enclosure.

To the east of Willisham lies the River Gipping which enabled travel further up into Suffolk notably by the Danes in the year 860.

The 2011 census data shows that Willisham is predominantly a White British area of residence with 96.1% of the population describing themselves as this.

The 2011 census showed the largest occupational group within Willisham to be managerial roles with 18% of the economically active population belonging to this category.

Professional occupations is the second largest group within Willisham constituting 15% of the economically active population.

[14] Long Meadow is a grade II listed building located on Holly Road.

[15] The nearest major road to Willisham is the A14 which starts at the Port of Felixstowe and continues to the Catthorpe Interchange.