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Great Baddow East

Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, England

Coordinates:51.717, 0.5
OS grid ref:TL 72 04
Dialling code: 01245 (Chelmsford)
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Great Baddow East sits on the eastern fringe of Chelmsford in Essex, England. It is largely a residential ward made up of a mix of older and mid‑20th century housing, with tree‑lined streets and small pockets of open space that give parts of the area a semi‑rural feel while remaining close to the city centre and commuter links into London.

The ward combines a sense of local history - evident in scattered period buildings and longstanding community institutions - with everyday amenities such as shops, schools and pubs. Economically it is primarily a commuter and residential area, with many people working in nearby Chelmsford or travelling to London; active community groups and local events help to maintain a strong neighbourhood character.

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Transport links

  • London Southend Airport 13.1 miles
  • Stansted Airport 16.2 miles
  • Chelmsford Railway Station 1.9 miles
  • Hatfield Peverel Railway Station 5.9 miles

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Schools in Great Baddow East

  • Baddow Hall Infant School Primary
  • Baddow Hall Junior School Primary
  • Meadgate Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Hylands Estate 3.1 miles
  • Dines Hall Country house 8.1 miles
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles
  • Furze Woods Forest 9.4 miles
  • Ongar Castle Historic site 10.8 miles
  • Cressing Road Stadium 11.4 miles
  • Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles
  • Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 13.8 miles
  • Roots Hall Stadium 14.4 miles
  • Pirgo Historic site 14.6 miles
  • Marks Hall Estate 14.9 miles
  • Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 15.3 miles