Writtle
Built-up area in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.731, 0.42 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 67 06 |
| Population: | 4,840 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
Writtle is a historic village and civil parish on the edge of Chelmsford in Essex, England. Set in the gentle Essex countryside, it still centres on a green and pond surrounded by timber-framed and thatched houses; the medieval St Mary the Virgin church and conservation areas testify to a long history - Writtle is one of the county’s older recorded settlements.
The village combines a strong horticultural and agricultural identity, anchored by Writtle College, with the feel of a commuter community serving nearby Chelmsford and London. Community life is lively for its size, with village fetes, independent shops and pubs, and active local groups working to preserve its character while managing modest growth.
Postcode districts covering Writtle
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 17.7 miles
- Bexley 22 miles
- Basildon 11.4 miles
- Colchester 22.9 miles
- Chelmsford 2.6 miles
- Harlow 13.6 miles
- Grays 17.3 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 17.6 miles
- Cheshunt 20.6 miles
- Dartford 21.6 miles
- Gravesend 21 miles
- Braintree 12.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Waterhouse Farm Ward 1.5 miles
- St. Andrews Ward 1.6 miles
- Chelmsford Rural West Ward 2 miles
- Roxwell Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Marconi Ward 2.2 miles
- Moulsham and Central Ward 2.2 miles
- Patching Hall Ward 2.3 miles
- Goat Hall Ward 2.3 miles
- Moulsham Lodge Ward 2.5 miles
- Chignall Parish 2.5 miles
- Chelmsford Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Highwood Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Writtle
CM1 3HL, CM1 3PQ, CM1 3LF, CM1 3NB, CM1 3EN, CM1 3JF, CM1 3HG, CM1 3PW, CM1 3JD … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 13.3 miles
- London Southend Airport 16.2 miles
- Chelmsford Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Ingatestone Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Writtle Ad
- The County Hotel 4 1.9 miles
- The Riverside Chelmsford 5 2.6 miles
- Best Western Atlantic Hotel 4 2.4 miles
- Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre 3 2.2 miles
- Ivy Hill Hotel 3 2.6 miles
- The Harvard Inn 4 4.7 miles
- Channels Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- The Ship 3 2 miles
- Pontlands Park Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 4.6 miles
Schools in Writtle
- Hylands School Secondary
- Writtle Infant School Primary
- Writtle Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 2.2 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 6 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 7.6 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 8.8 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 12 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 12.2 miles
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 15.5 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 15.7 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 16.2 miles