Warley is a suburban ward on the edge of Brentwood in Essex, England, characterised by a mix of housing styles from inter‑war terraces and post‑war estates to more recent developments. It sits close to the A12 and has convenient commuter links into London via nearby rail services, so the population includes long‑standing local families as well as people who work in the capital. The area feels residential and settled, with local shops, schools and community facilities serving day‑to‑day life.
Historically Warley has links to military uses - the former barracks and their grounds have shaped local street patterns and green spaces - and there are pockets of older buildings and conservation interest amid suburban streets. Residents benefit from easy access to surrounding countryside and parks, a handful of active community and sports clubs, and the wider retail and leisure offer of Brentwood, giving the ward a blend of quiet neighbourhood character and practical amenities.
Postcode districts covering Warley
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 24 miles
- Islington 17.8 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 18.3 miles
- City of Westminster 20.7 miles
- Bexley 11.8 miles
- Croydon 23.3 miles
- Basildon 7.5 miles
- Chelmsford 12 miles
- Maidstone 24.9 miles
- Gillingham 20 miles
- Harlow 14 miles
- Grays 8.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brentwood West Ward 0.9 miles
- Brentwood South Ward 0.9 miles
- Brentwood Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Brentwood North Ward 1.5 miles
- Little Warley Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon Ward 1.7 miles
- Childerditch Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Hutton South Ward 1.8 miles
- Ingrave and Herongate Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Harold Wood Ward 2.3 miles
- Shenfield Ward 2.5 miles
- Herongate and Ingrave Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Warley
CM13 3AU, CM14 5UD, CM13 3BP, CM13 3AP, CM13 3BU, CM14 5WF, CM14 5LD, CM14 5UQ, CM14 5WG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 12.4 miles
- London Southend Airport 17.3 miles
- Brentwood Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Shenfield Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Warley Ad
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 1 mile
- Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 4 1.3 miles
- The Railway by Innkeeper's Collection 4 4.7 miles
- Gidea Park Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock 3 7.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 7.2 miles
- Spark by Hilton London Romford 3 5.2 miles
- The Black Bull Inn 5 9.6 miles
- Ibis London Thurrock M25 3 8.9 miles
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 7.8 miles
Schools in Warley
- Holly Trees Primary School Primary
- Ursuline Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Warley Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pirgo Historic site 4.4 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 7 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 7.3 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 8 miles
- Hylands Estate 8.9 miles
- Barking Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 11 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 11.3 miles
- Blue Water Shopping centre 11.4 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 11.6 miles
- Central Park Gardens Gardens 11.7 miles
- Princes Park Stadium 11.8 miles