North Weald Bassett
Parish in Epping Forest, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.738, 0.146 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 48 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01992 (Lea Valley) |
The village and civil parish of North Weald Bassett lies in the district of Epping Forest in Essex, roughly between Epping and Harlow and within easy commuting distance of London. It occupies a patchwork of farmland, pockets of ancient woodland and small lakes, so it feels distinctly rural despite good road and rail links.
Its best-known landmark is RAF North Weald, a former Second World War fighter station that today hosts aviation heritage events, markets and light industrial uses, showing how history continues to shape local life. The area sustains a lively village community with pubs, clubs and annual events, while agriculture, small businesses and tourism connected to the airfield and countryside walks all contribute to the local economy and culture.
Postcode districts covering North Weald Bassett
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 21.1 miles34 km
- Islington 17.1 miles27.5 km
- City of Westminster 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Bexley 19 miles30.7 km
- Harrow 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Basildon 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Watford 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Chelmsford 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Harlow 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Stevenage 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Grays 19.2 miles30.9 km
- St. Albans 20 miles32.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Thornwood Common Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- North Weald Bassett Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Church Langley South & Potter Street Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Latton Bush & Stewards Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Magdalen Laver Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bush Fair Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Church Langley North & Newhall Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Coopersale Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- High Laver Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Harlow Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Sumners & Kingsmoor Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Bobbingworth Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in North Weald Bassett
CM16 6BT, CM17 9JU, CM16 6EE, CM16 6HD, CM16 6DX, CM16 6DJ, CM16 6JF, CM16 6AL, CM16 6NJ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 10.9 miles17.5 km
- London City Airport 16.5 miles26.6 km
- North Weald Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- Harlow Mill Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels near North Weald Bassett Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Harlow 3 3 miles4.8 km
- Down Hall Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms 5 2.9 miles4.7 km
- The Harlow Hotel by Accorhotels 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- The Black Bull Inn 5 5.6 miles9 km
- 4 Sisters Inn 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Pages Hotel and Guesthouse 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Fanhams Hall, Exclusive Collection 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in North Weald Bassett
- St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ongar Castle Historic site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Copped Hall Estate 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Furze Woods Forest 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Epping Forest Forest 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Pirgo Historic site 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
- Woodford Wells Historic site 9.9 miles16 km
- Hylands Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
- White Hart Lane Stadium 13 miles20.9 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 13.1 miles21 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 14 miles22.6 km