Elm & Christchurch
Ward in Fenland, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.587, 0.109 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 42 00 |
| Dialling code: | 01945 (Wisbech) |
The ward of Elm and Christchurch sits in the flat, low-lying agricultural landscape of the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, not far from the market town of Wisbech and the tidal reaches of the River Nene and The Wash. Characterised by wide skies, drainage channels and rich arable fields, the area is dominated by commercial farming - potatoes, vegetables and bulbs are common - alongside smallholdings and light rural industry that serve nearby towns and markets.
Socially and historically the communities are village-centred, with parish churches, community halls and occasional listed buildings reflecting a long fenland story of medieval settlement, peat working and 17th–18th century drainage schemes. The feel is quiet and rural, with a mix of longstanding farming families and commuters who travel to larger centres, and periodic local events and conservation efforts that celebrate the distinctive natural and historic character of the Fens.
Postcode districts covering Elm & Christchurch
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 15.9 miles25.5 km
- King's Lynn 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Wisbech 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Spalding 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Huntingdon 21.1 miles34 km
- March 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ely 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Mildenhall 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Bourne 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Market Deeping 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Whittlesey 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Downham Market 11.4 miles18.3 km
Neighbouring places
- March North Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Elm Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Westry Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Guyhirn Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- March East Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- March Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Friday Bridge Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- March South Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Wisbech South Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Parson Drove & Wisbech St. Mary Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Wisbech St. Mary Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Christchurch Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in Elm & Christchurch
PE15 0BG, PE14 9NL, PE14 0EW, PE14 0JQ, PE14 0NG, PE14 9DE, PE14 9HG, PE14 9LL, PE14 0HD … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 48.8 miles78.6 km
- Norwich International Airport 49.6 miles79.8 km
- March Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
- Manea Railway Station 6.8 miles11 km
Hotels in Elm & Christchurch Ad
Schools in Elm & Christchurch
- Begdale House School Independent - special
- Cambian Home Tree School Independent - special
- Elm C of E Primary School Primary
- Friday Bridge Community Primary School Primary
- Shelldene House School Independent - special
- The Old School House Independent - special
- Townley Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Fengate Archaeological site 13.7 miles22 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 15 miles24.1 km
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.9 miles32 km