Fordham
Parish in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.923, 0.801 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 92 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Fordham is a small, predominantly rural civil parish in the district of Colchester, in Essex, England. It sits amid agricultural land and hedgerows a short drive from the town of Colchester, and its character is shaped by low‑density housing, farmsteads and scattered historic buildings rather than a compact urban centre.
The parish has medieval roots and a quiet village community that still centres on local institutions such as the village hall, church and occasional village events; the local economy is largely agricultural with a mix of small businesses and commuters travelling to nearby towns or London. The surrounding countryside offers typical Essex features - hedgerows, small woodland pockets and farmland - making it attractive for those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of town amenities.
Postcode districts covering Fordham
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 18 miles29 km
- Colchester 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Chelmsford 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Braintree 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Wickford 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Rayleigh 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Felixstowe 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Haverhill 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Witham 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Sudbury 8.2 miles13.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Fordham Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Fordstreet Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Lexden and Braiswick Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Wakes Colne Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Eight Ash Green Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Wormingford Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Aldham Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Mount Bures Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Chappel Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- West Bergholt Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Little Horkesley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Great Tey Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Fordham
CO6 3HR, CO6 3NN, CO6 3LW, CO6 3LN, CO6 3NU, CO6 3NG, CO6 3NH, CO6 3NE, CO6 3LP … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 24.3 miles39.1 km
- London Southend Airport 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway Station 1.8 miles3 km
- Marks Tey Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
- Colchester Bus Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Bus Station 8.4 miles13.6 km
Hotels near Fordham Ad
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 6 miles9.7 km
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Greyfriars 4 5 miles8 km
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The George Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Drapers Hotel 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
Local points of interest
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Marks Hall Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 6 miles9.6 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- University of Essex University 7 miles11.3 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Dines Hall Country house 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 15.3 miles24.7 km