Stanway
Ward in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.876, 0.846 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 96 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Stanway is a suburban ward on the western outskirts of Colchester in Essex, England. It combines modern housing estates and pockets of older settlement with green spaces and sits close to the A12, making it a commuter-friendly area. The large family attraction Colchester Zoo lies within the ward and brings a steady flow of visitors from across the region.
Economically the area mixes retail parks, light industry and local services that serve both residents and nearby communities, while schools, sports clubs and community centres form the social backbone. The nearby historic Stanway House and its gardens hint at the ward’s rural past, offering a contrast to the more recent suburban development.
Postcode districts covering Stanway
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Ipswich 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Colchester 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Chelmsford 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Braintree 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Wickford 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Rayleigh 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Felixstowe 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Haverhill 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Witham 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Sudbury 11.9 miles19.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Stanway Parish 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Prettygate Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Heckfordbridge Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Shrub End Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Layer-de-la-Haye Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Eight Ash Green Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Colchester Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Copford Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- New Town and Christ Church Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Lexden and Braiswick Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- West Bergholt Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Castle Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Stanway
CO3 8DX, CO3 0YT, CO3 0LF, CO3 0AU, CO3 0WF, CO3 0LW, CO3 0LH, CO3 0QA, CO3 0PS … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 22 miles35.5 km
- Stansted Airport 26.1 miles42 km
- Colchester Town Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Colchester Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Colchester Bus Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels near Stanway Ad
- Greyfriars 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The George Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 2.3 miles3.8 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 8 miles12.9 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 8 miles12.9 km
Schools in Stanway
- Stanway Fiveways Primary School Primary
- Stanway Primary School Primary
- The Stanway School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4 miles6.4 km
- University of Essex University 4.4 miles7.1 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Marks Hall Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 8 miles12.8 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Dines Hall Country house 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles23.3 km