Galleywood
Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, CM2, 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 miles
- Bexley 21.8 miles
- Basildon 9 miles
- Colchester 22 miles
- Chelmsford 2.6 miles
- Gillingham 22.7 miles
- Harlow 16.8 miles
- Grays 15.9 miles
- Chatham 23.3 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 18.3 miles
- Cheshunt 23.2 miles
- Dartford 20.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Galleywood Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Goat Hall Ward 1.2 miles
- Great Baddow West Ward 1.3 miles
- Moulsham Lodge Ward 1.5 miles
- Great Baddow East Ward 1.6 miles
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 2 miles
- Howe Green Built-up area 2 miles
- Moulsham and Central Ward 2.4 miles
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Ward 2.4 miles
- Waterhouse Farm Ward 2.5 miles
- Sandon Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Chelmsford Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Galleywood
CM2 8YD, CM2 8PA, CM2 7SY, CM2 8FY, CM2 8RS, CM2 8PF, CM2 8WA, CM2 8RH, CM2 8NZ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 12.6 miles
- Stansted Airport 16.8 miles
- Chelmsford Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Ingatestone Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Galleywood Ad
- Pontlands Park 3 1.4 miles
- Channels Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- The Lion Inn 4.7 miles
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 2.9 miles
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 2.6 miles
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 9.2 miles
- Rettendon Lodge Events 6 miles
- The Oakland 2 6.8 miles
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 8.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 7.9 miles
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 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 8.8 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 9.6 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 10.1 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 10.1 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 12.6 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 12.9 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 13.3 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 13.9 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 14.6 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 14.9 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 16.5 miles