Boreham and The Leighs
Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.799, 0.525 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 74 14 |
Boreham and the Leighs form a largely rural area in the district of Chelmsford, Essex, England, centred on the villages of Boreham, Great Leighs and Little Leighs. The landscape is characterised by arable farmland and hedgerows, with notable historic touches such as the 18th‑century Boreham House and the wartime legacy of RAF Boreham, which later saw motorsport and vehicle‑testing uses.
Locally the economy mixes agriculture, small enterprises and some light industry, while many residents commute into Chelmsford or towards London via the A12. Village life is focused on parish churches, pubs and community halls, and Great Leighs adds an unusual sporting footnote to the area’s traditional character thanks to a recent racecourse development, giving the ward a blend of historic charm and contemporary activity.
Postcode districts covering Boreham and The Leighs
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Basildon 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Colchester 16.8 miles27 km
- Chelmsford 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Harlow 18 miles29 km
- Grays 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Barking and Dagenham 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Braintree 6 miles9.7 km
- Brentwood 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Canvey Island 19.2 miles31 km
- Bishop's Stortford 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Billericay 12.7 miles20.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Great and Little Leighs Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Terling Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Little Waltham Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Great Leighs Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Fairstead Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hatfield Peverel & Terling Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Broomfield and The Walthams Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Boreham Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Great Waltham Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Broomfield Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Springfield North Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- White Notley Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Boreham and The Leighs
CM3 3JG, CM1 6FU, CM3 3JR, CM3 1PR, CM3 3AR, CM3 3JQ, CM1 6EY, CM3 1FP, CM3 3EF … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 13.7 miles22.1 km
- London Southend Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- Hatfield Peverel Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- White Notley Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels in Boreham and The Leighs Ad
Schools in Boreham and The Leighs
- Boreham Primary School Primary
- Great Leighs Primary School Primary
- New Hall School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Dines Hall Country house 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Hylands Estate 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Marks Hall Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Furze Woods Forest 11.8 miles19 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 16.9 miles27.2 km