Moreton
Built-up area in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.74, 0.22 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 53 06 |
| Population: | 366 |
Moreton is a small rural village and civil parish in the district of Epping Forest in west Essex, England. It sits among rolling farmland and wooded lanes typical of the area, with easy access to the ancient woodland and recreational open space of Epping Forest and is within commuting distance of London, which gives it a quiet country feel without being isolated.
Historically an agricultural settlement, Moreton still shows that heritage in its landscape and older buildings, while its present-day economy is a mix of farming, small local enterprises and residents who travel to nearby towns or the capital for work. The village attracts walkers and equestrian enthusiasts, and community life tends to revolve around local events, footpaths and the enduring character of its lanes and cottages.
Postcode districts covering Moreton
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Islington 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Southend-on-Sea 24.9 miles40 km
- City of Westminster 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Bexley 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Basildon 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Chelmsford 11.2 miles18 km
- Harlow 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Stevenage 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Grays 18.3 miles29.4 km
- St. Albans 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Barking and Dagenham 13.6 miles21.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Bobbingworth Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Magdalen Laver Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Rural East Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- High Laver Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Little Laver Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Ongar Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Shelley Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Fyfield Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Matching Green Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- North Weald Bassett Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Chipping Ongar Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Matching Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Moreton
CM5 0LH, CM5 0GQ, CM5 0GP, CM5 0LL, CM5 0LR, CM5 0JA, CM5 0LB, CM5 0LP, CM5 0LD … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 10 miles16.2 km
- London City Airport 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Ongar Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- North Weald Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Moreton Ad
- Down Hall Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Black Bull Inn 5 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Harlow 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms 5 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Marygreen Manor Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Harlow Hotel by Accorhotels 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Pages Hotel and Guesthouse 4.4 miles7 km
- Novotel London Stansted Airport 4 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Moreton
- Moreton C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ongar Castle Historic site 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Furze Woods Forest 3 miles4.8 km
- Copped Hall Estate 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Pirgo Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Hylands Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Epping Forest Forest 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 12 miles19.3 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 14.3 miles23 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 14.9 miles24 km