Parish in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.673, 0.55 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 76 00 |
| Population: | 977 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
East Hanningfield is a small rural parish on the southern fringe of Chelmsford in Essex, England. It retains a characterful village core of historic cottages and a medieval church set by a village green, with parts of the settlement lying within a conservation area and a landscape shaped by surrounding arable farmland.
The parish sits close to the Hanningfield Reservoir and its nature reserve, which draws birdwatchers and walkers and adds a strong recreational and wildlife dimension to local life. Economically it is largely residential and agricultural, with an active village community supported by a village hall and local amenities, while many residents commute to nearby Chelmsford or London for work.
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