Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.679, 0.539 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 75 00 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
The ward covers the villages of Bicknacre, East Hanningfield and West Hanningfield on the rural edge of Chelmsford in Essex, with much of its character shaped by farmland, hedgerows and the large nearby Hanningfield Reservoir. The reservoir and surrounding reedbeds form an important nature reserve and draw walkers and birdwatchers, while lanes and footpaths link the small village centres and churches, giving the area a distinctly peaceful, pastoral feel.
Locally there’s a strong village culture - parish halls, pubs and annual fetes keep communities active - and traces of earlier history, including the site of a medieval priory at Bicknacre, add interest for visitors. Economically it remains largely agricultural but many residents commute to Chelmsford or London, so the area combines rural life with reasonably good road and rail access to larger employment and service centres.
Postcode districts covering Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 11.6 miles
- Bexley 22.6 miles
- Basildon 8.4 miles
- Colchester 21 miles
- Chelmsford 4.6 miles
- Gillingham 21.2 miles
- Harlow 19.5 miles
- Grays 16 miles
- Chatham 21.9 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 19.8 miles
- Dartford 21.3 miles
- Gravesend 18.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- East Hanningfield Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Howe Green Built-up area 1.4 miles
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Rettendon Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Coalhill Built-up area 2 miles
- Bicknacre Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre Parish 2.4 miles
- Sandon Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Woodham Ferrers Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Rettendon and Runwell Ward 2.6 miles
- Galleywood Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Brock Hill Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
CM3 8AA, CM2 8UY, CM2 8UL, CM2 8XA, CM3 4EY, CM3 4EP, CM3 8AN, CM2 8UT, CM3 8AE … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 10 miles
- Stansted Airport 19.3 miles
- South Woodham Ferrers Railway Station 3.5 miles
- Battlesbridge Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield Ad
- Pontlands Park 3 2.5 miles
- The Lion Inn 5.5 miles
- Channels Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- The Oakland 2 4.1 miles
- Rettendon Lodge Events 3.5 miles
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 7.6 miles
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 6.9 miles
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 4 miles
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 5.2 miles
- The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill 7 miles
Schools in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- East Hanningfield C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Primary
- St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Peter's C of E Primary Academy, West Hanningfield Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 4.8 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 10.5 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 11 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 11.4 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 11.4 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 12.2 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 12.6 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 13.7 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 15.2 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 15.4 miles