Stock
Parish in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.661, 0.438 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 68 98 |
| Population: | 1,579 |
Stock is a pretty Essex village a few miles south‑west of Chelmsford, tucked into rolling arable countryside with pockets of ancient woodland. The centre, with its village green, a medieval church and a number of timber‑framed and thatched cottages, retains a quintessential rural charm and several conservation features.
Historically agricultural, the village is now largely residential with a mix of small farms, equestrian activity and commuters travelling to Chelmsford or London. Its proximity to Hanningfield Reservoir and neighbouring Danbury offers good walking and birdwatching, while a busy village hall, local pubs and annual events keep a strong community feel.
Postcode districts covering Stock
Most populated places nearby
- Islington 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Southend-on-Sea 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Bexley 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Basildon 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Colchester 25 miles40.2 km
- Chelmsford 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Gillingham 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Harlow 16 miles25.8 km
- Grays 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Chatham 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Barking and Dagenham 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Cheshunt 21.6 miles34.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Stock Built-up area 0.5 miles0.7 km
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Billericay West Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Billericay East Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Margaretting Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Billericay Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Ramsden Heath Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Ingatestone Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Galleywood Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- South Hanningfield Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Downham Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Stock
CM4 9RE, CM4 9QD, CM4 9RS, CM4 9DE, CM4 9BJ, CM4 9LT, CM4 9BH, CM4 9TD, CM4 9QA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Stansted Airport 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Ingatestone Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Billericay Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels near Stock Ad
- Pontlands Park 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Channels Hotel 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Lion Inn 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 6.4 miles10.3 km
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Oakland 2 7.8 miles12.6 km
Schools in Stock
- Stock C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Furze Woods Forest 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 8.7 miles14 km
- Pirgo Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Dines Hall Country house 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Copped Hall Estate 16 miles25.7 km