Blackmore and Doddinghurst sit north of Brentwood in Essex, forming a largely rural ward of rolling farmland, small copses and traditional village centres. The area keeps a historic, village-green feel with listed buildings and countryside footpaths, providing a clear contrast to its relatively short commute into London.
Locally the economy is a mix of agriculture and small independent businesses, while many residents commute to nearby towns; community life is centred on village halls, churches, village pubs, sports clubs and annual fetes. Strong greenbelt and conservation controls help preserve the semi‑rural character, making the ward popular with those seeking a quieter, community‑focused lifestyle close to urban facilities.
Postcode districts covering Blackmore & Doddinghurst
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 19.9 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 19.4 miles
- City of Westminster 23.1 miles
- Bexley 16.3 miles
- Basildon 9.9 miles
- Chelmsford 8.5 miles
- Gillingham 23.9 miles
- Harlow 10.8 miles
- Grays 13.1 miles
- Chatham 23.7 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 11.5 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 23.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Doddinghurst Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Blackmore, Hook End and Wyatts Green Parish 0.8 miles
- Stondon Massey Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Paslow Wood Common Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Blackmore Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Kelvedon Hatch Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Doddinghurst Common Built-up area 2 miles
- High Ongar Parish 2.2 miles
- Pilgrims Hatch Ward 2.4 miles
- Ingatestone and Fryerning Parish 2.4 miles
- Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Ward 2.5 miles
- Mountnessing Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Blackmore & Doddinghurst
CM15 9SP, CM15 0NT, CM15 0DA, CM4 0JS, CM15 0RH, CM4 0RR, CM15 0NR, CM4 0JW, CM15 0HL … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 14.9 miles
- London City Airport 15.9 miles
- Shenfield Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Ingatestone Railway Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Blackmore & Doddinghurst Ad
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- The Black Bull Inn 5 4.8 miles
- Pontlands Park 3 8.9 miles
- Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 4 4.7 miles
- The Railway by Innkeeper's Collection 4 9.1 miles
- Down Hall Hotel 4 9.4 miles
- Glass House Retreat 9.2 miles
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 9.1 miles
Schools in Blackmore & Doddinghurst
- Blackmore Primary School Primary
- Doddinghurst C of E Junior School Primary
- Doddinghurst Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ongar Castle Historic site 3.3 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 3.3 miles
- Hylands Estate 5.7 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 6 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 10.3 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 10.8 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 11.1 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 12.7 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 12.7 miles
- Barking Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 14.7 miles