South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.666, 0.456 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 69 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
The ward around South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting sits on the southern edge of Chelmsford in Essex, England, and is largely rural in character. A defining feature is the nearby Hanningfield Reservoir, a large water body and well‑used nature reserve that draws birdwatchers and walkers and gives the area a distinctly green, semi‑wild feel despite its proximity to the city.
Historically these villages have kept a strong sense of place, with parish churches, timber‑framed cottages and scattered farms giving a traditional Essex look and feel. Economically they combine working countryside - small farms and local businesses - with a commuter element, many residents travelling into Chelmsford or London; socially the communities stay active through village halls, pubs and annual fetes, and a network of footpaths that are popular for countryside rambles.
Postcode districts covering South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Bexley 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Basildon 6.8 miles11 km
- Colchester 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Chelmsford 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Gillingham 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Harlow 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Grays 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Chatham 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Barking and Dagenham 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Cheshunt 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Dartford 18.4 miles29.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Stock Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Galleywood Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- South Hanningfield Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ramsden Heath Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Margaretting Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Billericay East Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Downham Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Billericay West Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Brock Hill Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Goat Hall Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Billericay Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
CM11 1NZ, CM11 1WT, CM11 1NY, CM4 9DP, CM4 0ED, CM11 1NX, CM4 9HY, CM11 1NU, CM4 9TB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Stansted Airport 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Billericay Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
- Ingatestone Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Ad
Schools in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
- Downham C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Margaretting C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Ramsden Hall Academy Special
- Stock C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Furze Woods Forest 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 9.3 miles15 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 11 miles17.7 km
- Pirgo Historic site 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Dines Hall Country house 12 miles19.3 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 16.3 miles26.2 km