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 miles27.2 km
- Bexley 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Basildon 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Colchester 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Chelmsford 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Harlow 15.5 miles25 km
- Grays 18.6 miles30 km
- Barking and Dagenham 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Cheshunt 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Dartford 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Gravesend 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Braintree 10.5 miles16.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Patching Hall Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Chelmsford Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Moulsham and Central Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- The Lawns Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- St. Andrews Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Trinity Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Waterhouse Farm Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Springfield North Ward 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Moulsham Lodge Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Broomfield Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Great Baddow West Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Marconi
CM1 9WB, CM1 9TB, CM1 1SN, CM1 2QW, CM1 2QJ, CM1 9SA, CM1 1SW, CM1 9SG, CM1 2AA … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 14 miles22.5 km
- London Southend Airport 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Chelmsford Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Hatfield Peverel Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
Hotels near Marconi Ad
- Channels Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- The Lion Inn 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Pontlands Park 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 9.3 miles15 km
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 9 miles14.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Braintree 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Black Bull Inn 5 8.2 miles13.1 km
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 miles5.3 km
- Dines Hall Country house 7 miles11.2 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Furze Woods Forest 8.1 miles13 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 13 miles20.9 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Pirgo Historic site 14.3 miles23 km
- Marks Hall Estate 14.3 miles23 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km