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East Hanningfield

Parish in Chelmsford, Essex, England

Coordinates:51.673, 0.55
OS grid ref:TL 76 00
Population:977
Dialling code: 01245 (Chelmsford)
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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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Transport links

  • London Southend Airport 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Stansted Airport 19.9 miles32 km
  • South Woodham Ferrers Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
  • Battlesbridge Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km

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Schools in East Hanningfield

  • East Hanningfield C of E Primary Academy Primary

Local points of interest

  • Hylands Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
  • Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 10.5 miles16.9 km
  • Roots Hall Stadium 10.7 miles17.3 km
  • Dines Hall Country house 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 11.6 miles18.6 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 11.7 miles18.9 km
  • Furze Woods Forest 12 miles19.2 km
  • Ongar Castle Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
  • Cressing Road Stadium 14 miles22.6 km
  • Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 14.8 miles23.8 km
  • Yantlet beach Beach 14.8 miles23.9 km
  • Pirgo Historic site 15.5 miles25 km