Rettendon and Runwell
Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.643, 0.555 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 76 96 |
| Dialling code: | 01268 (Basildon) |
The ward covers the small villages of Rettendon and Runwell on the southern outskirts of Chelmsford in Essex, England. It’s a predominantly rural area of farmland, woodland and winding country lanes, yet within easy commuting distance of Chelmsford and London, so the mix of long‑standing agricultural businesses and commuter households is strong.
Local life centres on parish churches, village pubs and equestrian interests, with a handful of listed farmsteads and a history of small‑scale farming. Runwell is notable for the former hospital site that was a major local employer before later redevelopment, while Rettendon retains a traditional village character alongside a more recent, if infamous, association with a widely reported criminal incident in the 1990s. Overall it’s a tranquil part of the county that still feels distinctly rural despite its proximity to the city.
Postcode districts covering Rettendon and Runwell
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 9.3 miles
- Bexley 21.6 miles
- Basildon 6.6 miles
- Colchester 22.4 miles
- Chelmsford 7.1 miles
- Gillingham 18.7 miles
- Harlow 21.1 miles
- Grays 14.4 miles
- Chatham 19.5 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 19.4 miles
- Dartford 20 miles
- Gravesend 16.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rettendon Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Coalhill Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Battlesbridge Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Runwell Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Brock Hill Built-up area 2.1 miles
- South Woodham Ferrers Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Wickford North Ward 2.2 miles
- South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Ward 2.3 miles
- Rawreth Built-up area 2.4 miles
- South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood Ward 2.5 miles
- Shotgate Parish 2.5 miles
- Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Rettendon and Runwell
SS11 7BS, SS11 7XX, CM3 8DT, SS11 7JE, CM3 8DP, SS11 7QJ, SS11 7ET, SS11 7BH, CM3 8DS … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 7.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 21.6 miles
- Battlesbridge Railway Station 1.3 miles
- South Woodham Ferrers Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Rettendon and Runwell Ad
- Pontlands Park 3 5 miles
- Rettendon Lodge Events 1.2 miles
- The Oakland 2 2.7 miles
- The Lion Inn 8 miles
- Channels Hotel 4 9.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 5.7 miles
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 8.8 miles
- The Cherry Tree Rochford 8.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 8.2 miles
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 8.1 miles
Schools in Rettendon and Runwell
- Rettendon Primary School Primary
- Runwell Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 6.5 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 8.4 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 9 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 9.8 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 12.8 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 12.9 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 12.9 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 13.8 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 13.8 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 15.4 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 16 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 16.1 miles