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 miles
- Ipswich 17.4 miles
- Colchester 2.1 miles
- Chelmsford 20 miles
- Braintree 14.9 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 11.6 miles
- Wickford 23.9 miles
- Rayleigh 22.6 miles
- Felixstowe 19.9 miles
- Witham 12 miles
- Sudbury 13.7 miles
- Maldon 12.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Berechurch Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Shrub End Ward 0.9 miles
- Old Heath and The Hythe Ward 1.3 miles
- New Town and Christ Church Ward 1.3 miles
- Rowhedge Built-up area 2 miles
- East Donyland Parish 2 miles
- Layer-de-la-Haye Built-up area 2 miles
- Prettygate Ward 2 miles
- Castle Ward 2.1 miles
- Colchester Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Abberton Parish 2.1 miles
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Berechurch
CO2 8RH, CO2 8NG, CO2 8XQ, CO2 0AP, CO2 7QA, CO2 7TJ, CO2 7RE, CO2 7PR, CO2 7QF … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 22 miles
- Stansted Airport 28.4 miles
- Colchester Town Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Hythe (Essex) Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Berechurch Ad
- St Nicholas Hotel 1.8 miles
- GreyFriars 4 1.8 miles
- The George Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 2.4 miles
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 1.9 miles
- Red Lion Hotel Colchester 3 1.8 miles
- Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel 3 2 miles
- Foresight House 1.2 miles
- The North Hill Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Dragonfly Hotel Colchester 3 4.4 miles
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 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 1.4 miles
- University of Essex University 2.3 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4.1 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.3 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 7.4 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 8.9 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 9.6 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 10.2 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 14 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 15.3 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 15.3 miles