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 miles28.4 km
- Bexley 22 miles35.4 km
- Basildon 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Colchester 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Chelmsford 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Harlow 13.6 miles22 km
- Grays 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Barking and Dagenham 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Cheshunt 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Dartford 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Gravesend 21 miles33.9 km
- Braintree 12.1 miles19.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Waterhouse Farm Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- St. Andrews Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Chelmsford Rural West Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Roxwell Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Marconi Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Moulsham and Central Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Patching Hall Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Goat Hall Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Moulsham Lodge Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Chignall Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Chelmsford Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Highwood Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Writtle
CM1 3JH, CM1 3NS, CM1 3JP, CM1 3JN, CM1 3LL, CM1 3EY, CM1 3NB, CM1 3JA, CM1 3JF … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 13.3 miles21.3 km
- London Southend Airport 16.2 miles26 km
- Chelmsford Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ingatestone Railway Station 4.7 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Writtle Ad
- Channels Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Lion Inn 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Pontlands Park 3 4.1 miles6.5 km
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Black Bull Inn 5 6.2 miles10 km
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 9.6 miles15.4 km
Schools in Writtle
- Hylands School Secondary
- Writtle Infant School Primary
- Writtle Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Furze Woods Forest 6 miles9.6 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Dines Hall Country house 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 12 miles19.2 km
- Pirgo Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15 miles24.2 km
- Copped Hall Estate 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Marks Hall Estate 16.2 miles26.1 km