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 miles
- Bexley 19.4 miles
- Basildon 6.8 miles
- Colchester 24.2 miles
- Chelmsford 4.9 miles
- Gillingham 20.9 miles
- Harlow 16.6 miles
- Grays 13.5 miles
- Chatham 21.3 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 16.2 miles
- Cheshunt 22.3 miles
- Dartford 18.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stock Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Galleywood Built-up area 1.8 miles
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 2 miles
- South Hanningfield Parish 2.3 miles
- Ramsden Heath Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Margaretting Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Billericay East Ward 2.5 miles
- Downham Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Billericay West Ward 2.6 miles
- Brock Hill Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Goat Hall Ward 3 miles
- Billericay Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
CM4 9RU, CM11 1QU, CM4 9LF, CM4 9QT, CM4 9BY, CM4 0EF, CM4 9DJ, CM4 9QB, CM11 1NE … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 12.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 17.8 miles
- Billericay Railway Station 3 miles
- Ingatestone Railway Station 3.1 miles
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 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 8.4 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 9.3 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 11 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 11.5 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 12 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 13.3 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 13.9 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.1 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 15.3 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 16.3 miles