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 miles28.7 km
- Bexley 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Basildon 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Colchester 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Chelmsford 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Harlow 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Grays 17 miles27.4 km
- Barking and Dagenham 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Cheshunt 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Dartford 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Gravesend 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Braintree 12.5 miles20.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Writtle Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Waterhouse Farm Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Chelmsford Rural West Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Roxwell Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- St. Andrews Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Highwood Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Margaretting Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Goat Hall Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Marconi Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Moulsham and Central Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Patching Hall Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Moulsham Lodge Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Writtle
CM1 3LW, CM1 3DZ, CM1 3JY, CM1 2NS, CM1 3SD, CM1 3LY, CM1 3HB, CM1 3NW, CM1 3NH … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 13.2 miles21.3 km
- London Southend Airport 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Chelmsford Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Ingatestone Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
Hotels near Writtle Ad
- Channels Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Pontlands Park 3 4.4 miles7 km
- The Lion Inn 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Black Bull Inn 5 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Down Hall Hotel 4 9.9 miles16 km
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Writtle
- Hylands School Secondary
- Writtle Infant School Primary
- Writtle Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Furze Woods Forest 5.6 miles9 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.4 km
- Dines Hall Country house 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Pirgo Historic site 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Copped Hall Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Epping Forest Forest 16.3 miles26.3 km