Rettendon
Built-up area in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.654, 0.552 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 76 98 |
Rettendon is a small rural village and civil parish in the borough of Chelmsford, in the county of Essex in England. It sits a few miles to the south‑east of Chelmsford, surrounded by rolling arable farmland, hedged lanes and patches of woodland; the village retains a distinctly countryside feel while also being attractive to commuters because of straightforward road and rail links into the city and beyond.
Local life is typical of an Essex parish, revolving around farmsteads, equestrian activity, occasional village events and small‑scale local businesses. The area is also widely known for the infamous 1995 triple murders on Rettendon Common, an event that has remained part of the place’s wider public profile, but otherwise Rettendon is marked by its agricultural heritage, conservation of rural lanes and a mix of long‑standing residents and newcomers.
Postcode districts covering Rettendon
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 9.9 miles16 km
- Bexley 22 miles35.4 km
- Basildon 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Colchester 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Chelmsford 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Gillingham 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Harlow 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Grays 14.9 miles24 km
- Chatham 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Barking and Dagenham 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Dartford 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Gravesend 17.3 miles27.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Coalhill Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Rettendon and Runwell Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Battlesbridge Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- East Hanningfield Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Brock Hill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Woodham Ferrers Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Runwell Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- South Woodham Ferrers Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Rettendon
CM3 8DZ, CM3 8EH, CM3 8EL, CM3 8EN, CM3 8EQ, CM3 8EJ, CM3 8DY, CM3 8EG, CM3 8JP
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Stansted Airport 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Battlesbridge Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- South Woodham Ferrers Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
Hotels near Rettendon Ad
- Pontlands Park 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Lion Inn 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Oakland 2 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Channels Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 6 miles9.6 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Dines Hall Country house 12.1 miles19.6 km
- Furze Woods Forest 12.4 miles20 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 13 miles20.9 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Pirgo Historic site 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km