Galleywood
Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.697, 0.483 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 71 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
Galleywood is a mainly residential ward and village on the south‑eastern edge of Chelmsford in Essex, roughly a few miles from the city centre. It functions largely as a commuter area with convenient road links and easy access to nearby rail services, blending suburban housing and local shops with a noticeably semi‑rural atmosphere.
The locality is best known for Galleywood Common, an extensive area of heathland and mixed woodland that preserves historic earthworks, including Bronze Age barrows, and is popular with walkers, riders and birdwatchers. Community life is focused around village halls, schools and small businesses, giving the area a strong village identity despite its proximity to larger centres such as Chelmsford and London.
Postcode districts covering Galleywood
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Bexley 21.8 miles35 km
- Basildon 9 miles14.5 km
- Colchester 22 miles35.3 km
- Chelmsford 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Gillingham 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Harlow 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Grays 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Chatham 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Barking and Dagenham 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Cheshunt 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Dartford 20.8 miles33.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Galleywood Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Goat Hall Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Great Baddow West Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Moulsham Lodge Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Great Baddow East Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Howe Green Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Moulsham and Central Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Waterhouse Farm Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sandon Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Chelmsford Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Galleywood
CM2 8JU, CM2 8RN, CM2 8SL, CM2 8JY, CM2 8SR, CM2 8QL, CM2 8QP, CM2 8RW, CM2 8NP … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Stansted Airport 16.8 miles27 km
- Chelmsford Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ingatestone Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
Hotels near Galleywood Ad
- Pontlands Park 3 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Channels Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Lion Inn 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 3 miles4.9 km
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 6 miles9.6 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Oakland 2 6.8 miles11 km
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 8.6 miles13.9 km
Schools in Galleywood
- Galleywood Infant School Primary
- St Michael's C of E Voluntary Aided Junior School Primary
- Thriftwood School Special
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Furze Woods Forest 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Dines Hall Country house 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Pirgo Historic site 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Marks Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km