Marconi
Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.743, 0.467 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 70 07 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
Marconi is a suburban ward of Chelmsford in Essex, taking its name from the early 20th-century Marconi wireless works that once dominated the local economy. Today it’s primarily residential, with a mix of post‑war and more recent housing, local shops and light industry on former industrial sites; good road links and rail connections into Chelmsford make it convenient for commuters heading to London and beyond.
The area’s distinctive interest is its technological heritage - the Marconi connection is still visible in street names and community memory - and that history is reflected in local efforts to record and celebrate the site’s role in radio and telecommunications. Socially the ward feels suburban and community‑focused, with churches, schools and small groups organising local events rather than a large cultural scene.
Postcode districts covering Marconi
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 16.9 miles
- Bexley 23.8 miles
- Basildon 12.1 miles
- Colchester 20.7 miles
- Chelmsford 0.8 miles
- Harlow 15.5 miles
- Grays 18.6 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 19.6 miles
- Cheshunt 22.6 miles
- Dartford 23.2 miles
- Gravesend 22.1 miles
- Braintree 10.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Patching Hall Ward 0.5 miles
- Chelmsford Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Moulsham and Central Ward 0.9 miles
- The Lawns Ward 0.9 miles
- St. Andrews Ward 0.9 miles
- Trinity Ward 1 mile
- Waterhouse Farm Ward 1.1 miles
- Springfield North Ward 1.6 miles
- Moulsham Lodge Ward 1.7 miles
- Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park Ward 1.8 miles
- Broomfield Built-up area 2 miles
- Great Baddow West Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Marconi
CM1 2AP, CM1 2PF, CM1 1PT, CM1 2AB, CM1 1HH, CM1 4NF, CM1 1HZ, CM1 2BD, CM1 9TA … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 14 miles
- London Southend Airport 15.4 miles
- Chelmsford Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Hatfield Peverel Railway Station 6 miles
Hotels near Marconi Ad
- Channels Hotel 4 2.5 miles
- The Lion Inn 2.9 miles
- Pontlands Park 3 2.9 miles
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 0.4 miles
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 9.3 miles
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 5.4 miles
- The Black Bull Inn 5 8.2 miles
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Braintree 3 9.2 miles
- The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill 9.2 miles
Schools in Marconi
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Secondary
- Kings Road Primary School Primary
- Maltese Road Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 3.3 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 7 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 7.1 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 8.1 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 9.7 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 10.2 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 13 miles
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 14.3 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 14.3 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 15.9 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 16.7 miles