Berechurch
Ward in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.864, 0.901 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 99 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Berechurch is a residential ward to the south‑east of Colchester in Essex, England, lying within easy reach of the town centre. It is mainly suburban in character with a mixture of post‑war council estates and private housing, interspersed with local shops, schools and green spaces and playing fields that give it a neighbourhood feel.
The area grew up from an outlying parish into part of the expanding town and benefits from proximity to Colchester’s historic amenities while retaining a local identity: active community groups, community centres and regular neighbourhood events. Economically it is largely commuter‑oriented, with most residents working in the town or nearby, and its mix of housing and public facilities reflects a settled, diverse population rather than a tourist focus.
Postcode districts covering Berechurch
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Ipswich 17.4 miles28 km
- Colchester 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Chelmsford 20 miles32.2 km
- Braintree 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Wickford 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Rayleigh 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Felixstowe 19.9 miles32 km
- Witham 12 miles19.4 km
- Sudbury 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Maldon 12.6 miles20.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Berechurch Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Shrub End Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Old Heath and The Hythe Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- New Town and Christ Church Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Rowhedge Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- East Donyland Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Layer-de-la-Haye Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Prettygate Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Castle Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Colchester Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Abberton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Berechurch
CO2 0AP, CO2 7QD, CO2 8XR, CO2 8PA, CO2 8RA, CO2 7RJ, CO2 7RS, CO2 8PP, CO2 7RH … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 22 miles35.4 km
- Stansted Airport 28.4 miles45.8 km
- Colchester Town Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hythe (Essex) Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Colchester Bus Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Berechurch Ad
- Greyfriars 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The George Hotel 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 1.9 miles3 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 2 miles3.3 km
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- St Nicholas Hotel 1.8 miles2.9 km
Schools in Berechurch
- Cherry Tree Academy Primary
- Monkwick Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Monkwick Junior School Primary
- The Thomas Lord Audley School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Berechurch Hall Estate 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 1.4 miles2.3 km
- University of Essex University 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4.1 miles6.7 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.3 miles10.2 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 7.4 miles12 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Marks Hall Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 14 miles22.6 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 15.3 miles24.5 km
- Dines Hall Country house 15.3 miles24.6 km