West Hanningfield
Parish in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.677, 0.493 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 72 00 |
| Population: | 348 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
West Hanningfield is a quiet village in the district of Chelmsford, Essex, England, set among rolling farmland and ancient hedgerows. The nearby Hanningfield Reservoir is a dominant local feature and nature reserve, popular with birdwatchers and walkers, its open water and wooded shores providing a striking contrast to the surrounding arable landscape.
The village keeps a traditional feel with a historic parish church and several older cottages and farm buildings, and community life revolves around local events and volunteer groups rather than industry. Agriculture remains important locally, though many residents commute into Chelmsford and London, giving the area a blend of rural character and good access to urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering West Hanningfield
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Bexley 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Basildon 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Colchester 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Chelmsford 4 miles6.5 km
- Gillingham 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Harlow 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Grays 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Chatham 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Barking and Dagenham 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Cheshunt 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Dartford 20 miles32.1 km
Neighbouring places
- West Hanningfield Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Galleywood Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Howe Green Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Stock Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Brock Hill Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Coalhill Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Goat Hall Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- South Hanningfield Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Great Baddow West Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Downham Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in West Hanningfield
CM2 8UE, CM2 8UA, CM2 8LP, CM2 8FW, CM2 8LQ, CM2 8UD, CM2 8LF, CM2 8UY, CM4 9RD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Stansted Airport 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Chelmsford Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Wickford Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels near West Hanningfield Ad
- Pontlands Park 3 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Channels Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Lion Inn 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 4.7 miles7.6 km
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Oakland 2 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 9.4 miles15 km
Schools in West Hanningfield
- St Peter's C of E Primary Academy, West Hanningfield Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 3 miles4.8 km
- Furze Woods Forest 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 10.7 miles17.1 km
- Dines Hall Country house 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 11.2 miles18 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Pirgo Historic site 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 16.1 miles25.9 km