Writtle
Ward in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.728, 0.411 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 66 05 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
Writtle is a large historic village and civil parish on the western edge of Chelmsford in Essex, England, sitting amid arable farmland with green lanes and the small River Wid flowing nearby. Its close links to Chelmsford mean it combines a commuter population with a strong rural character, centred on a traditional village green and a number of timber‑framed and Georgian buildings.
The village hosts Writtle University College, a long‑standing centre for horticulture and land‑based studies that contributes to the local economy, and features historic landmarks such as the medieval church of St Mary the Virgin, with documentary roots stretching back to the Domesday era. Community life is lively, with farmers’ markets, equestrian activities and local clubs, while nearby open spaces like Hylands Park provide venues for events and recreation, underlining the mix of agricultural tradition and modern suburban living.
Postcode districts covering Writtle
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 17.8 miles
- Bexley 21.6 miles
- Basildon 11.3 miles
- Colchester 23.3 miles
- Chelmsford 3.1 miles
- Harlow 13.3 miles
- Grays 17 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 17.2 miles
- Cheshunt 20.2 miles
- Dartford 21.2 miles
- Gravesend 20.8 miles
- Braintree 12.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Writtle Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Waterhouse Farm Ward 1.9 miles
- Chelmsford Rural West Ward 2 miles
- Roxwell Built-up area 2 miles
- St. Andrews Ward 2.1 miles
- Highwood Parish 2.3 miles
- Margaretting Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Goat Hall Ward 2.5 miles
- Marconi Ward 2.6 miles
- Moulsham and Central Ward 2.6 miles
- Patching Hall Ward 2.7 miles
- Moulsham Lodge Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Writtle
CM1 3HT, CM1 3NU, CM1 3JW, CM1 3EF, CM1 3LJ, CM1 3DX, CM1 3LQ, CM1 3RR, CM1 3DU … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 13.2 miles
- London Southend Airport 16.3 miles
- Chelmsford Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Ingatestone Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Writtle Ad
- The County Hotel 4 2.4 miles
- The Riverside Chelmsford 5 3 miles
- Ivy Hill Hotel 3 2.4 miles
- Best Western Atlantic Hotel 4 2.9 miles
- Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre 3 2.7 miles
- The Harvard Inn 4 4.6 miles
- Channels Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 4.5 miles
- The Ship 3 2.5 miles
- Pontlands Park Hotel 3 4.4 miles
Schools in Writtle
- Hylands School Secondary
- Writtle Infant School Primary
- Writtle Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 2.1 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 5.6 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 7.1 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 9 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 9.2 miles
- Pirgo Historic site 11.7 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 12.4 miles
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 13.4 miles
- Copped Hall Estate 15 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 15.7 miles
- Epping Forest Forest 16.3 miles