Layer-de-la-Haye
Built-up area in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.85, 0.859 |
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| 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 miles
- Ipswich 19.3 miles
- Colchester 3.2 miles
- Chelmsford 18 miles
- Braintree 13.2 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 13 miles
- Billericay 24.2 miles
- Wickford 22 miles
- Rayleigh 20.8 miles
- Felixstowe 21.9 miles
- Haverhill 24.3 miles
- Witham 10 miles
Neighbouring places
- Shrub End Ward 1.5 miles
- Heckfordbridge Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Berechurch Built-up area 2 miles
- Stanway Parish 2 miles
- Layer Breton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Prettygate Ward 2.1 miles
- Abberton Parish 2.3 miles
- Birch Parish 2.3 miles
- Marks Tey and Layer Ward 2.6 miles
- Langenhoe and Abberton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Peldon Built-up area 2.8 miles
- New Town and Christ Church Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Layer-de-la-Haye
CO2 0EB, CO2 0EA, CO2 0ED, CO2 0DT, CO2 0EH, CO2 0EL, CO2 0JA, CO2 0JH, CO2 0JR … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 20.5 miles
- Stansted Airport 26.7 miles
- Colchester Town Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Colchester Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Layer-de-la-Haye Ad
- Greyfriars 4 3.4 miles
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 3.6 miles
- The George Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 3.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 3.3 miles
- The Courthouse Inn 3 7.8 miles
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- North Hill Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- St Nicholas Hotel 3.3 miles
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 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 2.9 miles
- University of Essex University 4.4 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.1 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 6.8 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 7.2 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 8.2 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 9.7 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 12.3 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 13.4 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 14.8 miles