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Copford

Built-up area in Colchester, Essex, England

Coordinates:51.879, 0.795
OS grid ref:TL 92 23
Dialling code: 01206 (Colchester)
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Copford is a small village and civil parish on the western edge of Colchester in Essex, England, set on gently rolling agricultural countryside a few miles from the town centre. The settlement clusters around a village green and the medieval All Saints' Church, and benefits from good road links to Colchester and the wider commuter network while retaining a distinctly semi‑rural character.

The parish has medieval roots and the church shows Norman fabric with later restorations; nearby are a handful of historic houses and working farms. Much of the local economy is residential or agricultural, with many people commuting to work, and community life centres on the village hall, pub and local clubs, which keeps a strong village identity despite proximity to the town.

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Transport links

  • London Southend Airport 21.7 miles34.9 km
  • Stansted Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
  • Marks Tey Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
  • Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Colchester Bus Station 4.5 miles7.3 km

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Schools in Copford

  • Copford C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 4.3 miles7 km
  • Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 4.4 miles7.1 km
  • Berechurch Hall Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Marks Hall Estate 5 miles8 km
  • Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • University of Essex University 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • West Mersea Beach Beach 9.3 miles15 km
  • Cressing Road Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
  • Dines Hall Country house 11.2 miles17.9 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles19.9 km
  • Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 12.7 miles20.4 km