Rowhedge
Built-up area in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.856, 0.946 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 02 21 |
| Population: | 1,626 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Rowhedge is a small riverside village in the borough of Colchester, in Essex, England, sitting on the north bank of the River Colne a little downriver from Colchester itself and close to places such as Wivenhoe and the Mersea Island area. Its position on the estuary gives it a mix of tidal creeks, salt marshes and mudflats that are attractive for boating and birdlife, and which shape the village’s character more than heavy industry.
Historically Rowhedge was a maritime community with shipbuilding, repair yards and a fishing tradition, and remnants of that past survive in small boatyards, marinas and sailing clubs. Today it feels like a close‑knit village community with local pubs and events, while many residents commute to nearby towns such as Colchester or Ipswich, so the economy combines traditional marine trades with a commuter‑base and leisure boating activity.
Postcode districts covering Rowhedge
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Ipswich 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Colchester 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Chelmsford 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Braintree 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Wickford 24.9 miles40 km
- Rayleigh 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Felixstowe 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Witham 13.7 miles22 km
- Sudbury 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Maldon 13.7 miles22 km
Neighbouring places
- East Donyland Parish 0.2 miles0.3 km
- High Park Corner Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Wivenhoe Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Old Heath and The Hythe Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Berechurch Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Langenhoe and Abberton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Elmstead Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Alresford Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Greenstead Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Langenhoe Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Abberton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Rowhedge
CO5 7HU, CO5 7DA, CO5 7HQ, CO5 7BB, CO5 7HT, CO5 7EH, CO5 7EB, CO5 7HG, CO5 7ET … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 22.4 miles36 km
- Stansted Airport 30.4 miles48.9 km
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Alresford 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Colchester Bus Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Rowhedge Ad
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Greyfriars 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 4.1 miles6.7 km
- The George Hotel 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Lion 5 8.5 miles13.6 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- St Nicholas Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
Schools in Rowhedge
- St Lawrence C of E Primary School, Rowhedge Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Essex University 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 2 miles3.2 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 5.7 miles9.2 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 9.3 miles15 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Marks Hall Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 16 miles25.7 km