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
CM8 1RF, CM3 2RF, CM3 2HL, CM8 3HZ, CM3 2QR, CM8 1SD, CM3 2JP, CM3 2NP, CM3 2EL … 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
- Channels Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- The Lion Inn 3.6 miles
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Braintree 3 5.1 miles
- Pontlands Park 3 7.1 miles
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 6.2 miles
- White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 6.6 miles
- Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms 4 6.6 miles
- The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill 6.3 miles
- White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.7 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