Little Baddow
Parish in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.737, 0.564 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 77 07 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
The village and civil parish of Little Baddow lies in the district of Chelmsford in rural Essex, a short drive from the city. It is set among rolling farmland with pockets of ancient woodland and heath, and is known locally for its network of footpaths and quiet lanes that appeal to walkers and nature lovers.
Little Baddow has a long history visible in timber‑framed cottages, a medieval parish church and a number of listed buildings, and retains a lively community feel centred on the village hall, the local pub and seasonal events. The local economy is largely residential with farming and small businesses present, while many inhabitants commute to Chelmsford or London for work.
Postcode districts covering Little Baddow
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Basildon 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Colchester 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Chelmsford 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Harlow 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Grays 20 miles32.1 km
- Barking and Dagenham 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Gravesend 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Braintree 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Brentwood 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Canvey Island 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Bishop's Stortford 19.3 miles31.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Danbury Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Boreham Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Sandon Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park Ward 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Woodham Walter Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Nounsley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ulting Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Gay Bowers Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Woodham Mortimer Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Hatfield Peverel Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Howe Green Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Little Baddow
CM3 4SD, CM3 4BL, CM3 4TJ, CM3 4BY, CM3 4BE, CM3 4AX, CM3 4PF, CM3 4DD, CM3 4TW … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Stansted Airport 17.4 miles28 km
- Hatfield Peverel Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Chelmsford Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels near Little Baddow Ad
- The Lion Inn 2 miles3.3 km
- Channels Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Pontlands Park 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill 5 miles8 km
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Oakland 2 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Braintree 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
Schools in Little Baddow
- Elm Green Preparatory School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Dines Hall Country house 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles17 km
- Furze Woods Forest 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Marks Hall Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 15.2 miles24.5 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 15.5 miles24.9 km