The ward covering Hatfield Peverel and Terling sits in the district of Braintree in Essex, England. It combines two historic villages: Hatfield Peverel with medieval roots and a small railway station that makes commuting straightforward, and the quieter, rural Terling, known for its Georgian country house and village conservation character. The landscape is a mix of greenbelt farmland, village streets and pockets of newer housing, giving a distinctly semi‑rural feel while remaining within reach of Chelmsford.
Community life is lively for a rural ward, with village halls, pubs, clubs and annual fêtes, and the local economy balances agriculture and small businesses with many residents commuting to nearby towns. Historic buildings, traditional greens and active conservation efforts help retain a strong sense of place even as modest development continues.
Postcode districts covering Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 18 miles
- Basildon 16.9 miles
- Colchester 14.5 miles
- Chelmsford 6.2 miles
- Harlow 20.4 miles
- Grays 24.2 miles
- Braintree 6 miles
- Brentwood 16.8 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 24.4 miles
- Canvey Island 19.2 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 18.4 miles
- Billericay 13.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Terling Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Witham West Ward 1.6 miles
- Faulkbourne Parish 1.8 miles
- Hatfield Peverel Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Fairstead Parish 1.9 miles
- Witham Central Ward 2.2 miles
- Witham Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Witham South Ward 2.4 miles
- Boreham and The Leighs Ward 2.4 miles
- Witham North Ward 2.6 miles
- White Notley Parish 2.7 miles
- Nounsley Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
CM3 2LX, CM3 2HA, CM8 1SG, CM3 2DB, CM3 2AE, CM3 2JL, CM3 2ET, CM3 2RP, CM3 2BH … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 15.9 miles
- London Southend Airport 16.5 miles
- Hatfield Peverel Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Witham Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Hatfield Peverel & Terling Ad
- The Compasses Inn 5.4 miles
- Channels Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Braintree 3 5.1 miles
- The Rivenhall Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Premier Inn Braintree - Freeport Village 3 4.5 miles
- Premier Inn Chelmsford - Boreham 3 3.9 miles
- Premier Inn Chelmsford - Springfield 3 4.2 miles
- The County Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Riverside Chelmsford 5 6.2 miles
- OYO The Rivenhall Hotel in Witham, Chelmsford 3 4.3 miles
Schools in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
- Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School Primary
- Terling C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
- White Notley C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dines Hall Country house 2.6 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 4.1 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 5.2 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 6.7 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 8.1 miles
- Hylands Estate 9.4 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 11.5 miles
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 14 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 14 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 14.6 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 15 miles