Layer-de-la-Haye
Parish in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.838, 0.859 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 97 19 |
| Population: | 1,656 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Layer-de-la-Haye is a small village and civil parish just to the east of Colchester in Essex, sitting on gentle ridges above farmland and within easy reach of the substantial Abberton Reservoir. The settlement has medieval roots - its French-derived name hints at Norman influence - and the surrounding landscape still shows its agricultural past alongside newer commuter housing for people working in Colchester and further afield.
Locally the community is quiet but engaged, with a village hall, seasonal events and a mix of small businesses and farms; nearby historic neighbours such as Layer Marney and Layer Breton lend extra character and make the area popular with walkers and birdwatchers visiting the reservoir and open countryside. The balance of rural feeling and proximity to urban amenities gives the village a relaxed, village-yet-connected atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Layer-de-la-Haye
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Ipswich 19.9 miles32 km
- Colchester 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Chelmsford 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Braintree 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Billericay 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Wickford 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Rayleigh 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Felixstowe 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Haverhill 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Witham 9.8 miles15.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Layer-de-la-Haye Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Layer Breton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Abberton Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Heckfordbridge Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Peldon Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Shrub End Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Great and Little Wigborough Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Langenhoe and Abberton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Berechurch Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Birch Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Marks Tey and Layer Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Langenhoe Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Layer-de-la-Haye
CO2 0JB, CO2 0EW, CO2 0LG, CO2 0JY, CO2 0EX, CO2 0DT, CO2 0JT, CO2 0DX, CO2 0LB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Stansted Airport 26.8 miles43.2 km
- Colchester Town Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Colchester Bus Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
Hotels near Layer-de-la-Haye Ad
- Greyfriars 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The George Hotel 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- The Victory at Mersea 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 8 miles12.9 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 4 miles6.4 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 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 3.5 miles5.7 km
- University of Essex University 4.7 miles7.6 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles11.8 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Marks Hall Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 9 miles14.5 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Dines Hall Country house 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 14.8 miles23.8 km