Lexden and Braiswick
Ward in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.907, 0.822 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 94 26 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Lexden and Braiswick form a mixed residential area on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex, England, bringing together the older, established suburb of Lexden with more recent housing developments around Braiswick. The area is noted for its leafy streets, pockets of green space and a pleasant, semi-rural feel while remaining close to the centre of Colchester and its well‑known Roman and medieval heritage.
Socially and economically the neighbourhood tends to attract families and commuters, with a mix of period houses, modern estates, local shops, schools and community groups. Historic character in parts of Lexden sits alongside the newer facilities and evolving community life of Braiswick, giving it a blend of traditional charm and contemporary suburban growth.
Postcode districts covering Lexden and Braiswick
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 25 miles40.2 km
- Ipswich 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Colchester 3 miles4.8 km
- Chelmsford 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Braintree 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Wickford 24.2 miles39 km
- Rayleigh 23.6 miles38 km
- Felixstowe 22.4 miles36 km
- Haverhill 20.5 miles33 km
- Witham 10.7 miles17.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Eight Ash Green Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- West Bergholt Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Fordstreet Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Fordham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aldham Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Stanway Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Rural North Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Copford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Prettygate Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Wakes Colne Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Great Horkesley Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Wormingford Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Lexden and Braiswick
CO6 3RH, CO6 3JZ, CO6 3SH, CO6 3FG, CO6 3JD, CO3 3RH, CO3 3RR, CO3 3TL, CO6 3EX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Stansted Airport 25.1 miles40.4 km
- Marks Tey Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
- Colchester Bus Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Bus Station 9.8 miles15.8 km
Hotels near Lexden and Braiswick Ad
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 1 mile1.6 km
- Greyfriars 4 3.7 miles6 km
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The George Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Lion 5 9.2 miles14.8 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
Schools in Lexden and Braiswick
- Braiswick Primary School Primary
- Colchester County High School for Girls Secondary
- Doucecroft School Independent - special
- Heathlands C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt Primary
- Holmwood House School Independent - all ages
- Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham Primary
- Kingswode Hoe School Special
- St Benedict's Catholic College Secondary
- St Mary's School for Girls Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 5.2 miles8.3 km
- University of Essex University 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Marks Hall Estate 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 6.1 miles9.9 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 10.3 miles16.7 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Dines Hall Country house 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 14 miles22.5 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 14 miles22.5 km