Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.72, 0.561 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 76 05 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon form a largely rural corner of the borough of Chelmsford in Essex, England, characterised by rolling farmland, copses and commons. The area includes well‑used green spaces such as Danbury Country Park and the local reservoir, with a network of footpaths and bridleways that make it popular for walkers and birdwatchers and give pleasant panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
Despite a quiet, village feel the communities combine long local traditions - visible in their historic parish churches and conservation areas - with a modern commuter presence into Chelmsford and beyond, so the local economy mixes agriculture, small businesses and people who travel for work. Social life is anchored by village halls, local pubs and regular community events, and the area is noted for its wildlife, peaceful character and strong local stewardship of green spaces.
Postcode districts covering Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Basildon 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Colchester 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Chelmsford 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Gillingham 24 miles38.6 km
- Harlow 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Grays 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Chatham 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Barking and Dagenham 22 miles35.4 km
- Dartford 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Gravesend 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Braintree 11.4 miles18.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Danbury Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Sandon Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Little Baddow Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Gay Bowers Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Howe Green Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Bicknacre Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Great Baddow East Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Woodham Mortimer Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- East Hanningfield Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Woodham Walter Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Boreham Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
CM3 4TJ, CM3 4AL, CM3 4BW, CM3 4JN, CM3 4QJ, CM3 4DH, CM3 4QQ, CM3 4HZ, CM3 4PJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 11.8 miles19 km
- Stansted Airport 18 miles28.9 km
- Chelmsford Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Hatfield Peverel Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels near Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon Ad
- The Lion Inn 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Pontlands Park 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Channels Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 5 miles8.1 km
- The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill 5.2 miles8.3 km
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 4.3 miles7 km
- The Oakland 2 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
Schools in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- Danbury Park Community Primary School Primary
- Elm Green Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Heathcote School Independent - primary
- St John C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury Primary
- The Sandon School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Dines Hall Country house 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Furze Woods Forest 12 miles19.3 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Marks Hall Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 15.9 miles25.7 km