Layer-de-la-Haye
Built-up area in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.85, 0.859 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 96 20 |
| Population: | 1,656 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Layer-de-la-Haye is a small village and civil parish on the eastern outskirts of Colchester in the county of Essex, England. Set amid gently rolling arable countryside it still feels distinctly rural despite being only a few miles from the town; the name hints at medieval roots, combining an older English place-name element with the later "de la Haye" suffix.
The village character is defined by period cottages, farmland and a close-knit community with a village hall, church, local clubs and a pub. Many residents commute into Colchester or to London, while the local economy remains tied to agriculture and small local businesses, and the area’s history is shaped by its proximity to historic Colchester.
Postcode districts covering Layer-de-la-Haye
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Ipswich 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Colchester 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Chelmsford 18 miles28.9 km
- Braintree 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 13 miles21 km
- Billericay 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Wickford 22 miles35.3 km
- Rayleigh 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Felixstowe 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Haverhill 24.3 miles39 km
- Witham 10 miles16.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Shrub End Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Heckfordbridge Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Berechurch Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Stanway Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Layer Breton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Prettygate Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Abberton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Birch Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Marks Tey and Layer Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Langenhoe and Abberton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Peldon Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- New Town and Christ Church Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Layer-de-la-Haye
CO2 0JH, CO2 0DU, CO2 0DZ, CO2 0HZ, CO2 0FA, CO2 0JE, CO2 0LL, CO2 0JA, CO2 0EN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Stansted Airport 26.7 miles43 km
- Colchester Town Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Colchester Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Colchester Bus Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Layer-de-la-Haye Ad
- Greyfriars 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.2 km
- The George Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Victory at Mersea 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
Schools in Layer-de-la-Haye
- Layer-de-la-Haye C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Berechurch Hall Estate 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 2.9 miles4.6 km
- University of Essex University 4.4 miles7 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.1 miles9.8 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Marks Hall Estate 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Dines Hall Country house 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 14.8 miles23.8 km