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 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 14.1 miles
- Bexley 18.7 miles
- Basildon 6.6 miles
- Colchester 25 miles
- Chelmsford 5.4 miles
- Gillingham 20.8 miles
- Harlow 16 miles
- Grays 12.9 miles
- Chatham 21.1 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 15.4 miles
- Cheshunt 21.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stock Built-up area 0.5 miles
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Ward 0.8 miles
- Billericay West Ward 1.8 miles
- Billericay East Ward 1.9 miles
- Margaretting Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Billericay Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ramsden Heath Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Ingatestone Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Galleywood Built-up area 2.5 miles
- South Hanningfield Parish 2.6 miles
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Downham Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Stock
CM4 9QG, CM4 9NQ, CM4 9BZ, CM4 9PD, CM4 9FA, CM4 9FB, CM4 9QB, CM4 9DQ, CM4 9RH … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 12.7 miles
- Stansted Airport 17.7 miles
- Ingatestone Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Billericay Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels in Stock Ad
Schools in Stock
- Stock C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 2.7 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 7.9 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 8.7 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 10.7 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 11.1 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 12.6 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 12.8 miles
- Roots Hall Stadium 13.7 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 14.2 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.3 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 15.9 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 16 miles